John Franco vs. Dick Hoover — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Franco posted a stronger line than Dick Hoover. John Franco posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.89 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.396 vs 2.357). By the career numbers, John Franco 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.