Elmer Dessens vs. Erik Hiljus — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Elmer Dessens posted a stronger line than Erik Hiljus. Elmer Dessens posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.44 vs 4.79) and home runs allowed (1.11 per nine innings vs 1.52). By the career numbers, Elmer Dessens 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.