Charlie Eckert vs. Thomas Hatch — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Charlie Eckert posted a stronger line than Thomas Hatch. Charlie Eckert posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.52 vs 5.24) and home runs allowed (1 per nine innings vs 1.4). By the career numbers, Charlie Eckert 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.