Luther Farrell vs. Hank Johnson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Luther Farrell and Hank Johnson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Luther Farrell posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.505 vs 1.570) and home runs allowed (0.5 per nine innings vs 0.75). Hank Johnson had the advantage in ERA (4.75 vs 4.92). By the career numbers, Luther Farrell 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.