Dean Deetz vs. Luther Hackman — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dean Deetz and Luther Hackman are fairly close on the surface numbers. Luther Hackman posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.09 vs 5.4) and home runs allowed (1.1 per nine innings vs 2.7). Dean Deetz had the advantage in WHIP (1.500 vs 1.590). By the career numbers, Luther Hackman 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.