Jimmy Direaux vs. Art Lopatka — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jimmy Direaux posted a stronger line than Art Lopatka. Jimmy Direaux posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.03 vs 6.35) and home runs allowed (0.29 per nine innings vs 0.53). By the career numbers, Jimmy Direaux 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.