Lefty George vs. Chris Hammond — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Lefty George and Chris Hammond are fairly close on the surface numbers. Lefty George posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.85 vs 4.14) and home runs allowed (0.19 per nine innings vs 0.84). Chris Hammond had the advantage in WHIP (1.408 vs 1.576). By the career numbers, Lefty George 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.