Jeff Farnsworth vs. Dick Hoover — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jeff Farnsworth posted a stronger line than Dick Hoover. Jeff Farnsworth posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.79 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.957 vs 2.357). By the career numbers, Jeff Farnsworth 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.