Luther Hackman vs. Unknown Kirby — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Luther Hackman posted a stronger line than Unknown Kirby. Luther Hackman posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.09 vs 10.38) and home runs allowed (1.1 per nine innings vs 2.08). By the career numbers, Luther Hackman 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.