Mark Davis vs. Bill Hoffer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Hoffer posted a stronger line than Mark Davis. Bill Hoffer posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 4.17) and home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 1.01). By the career numbers, Bill Hoffer had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.