Dennis Dove vs. Tommy Toms — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tommy Toms posted a stronger line than Dennis Dove. Tommy Toms posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 15) and home runs allowed (0.77 per nine innings vs 6). By the career numbers, Tommy Toms 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.