Luther Hackman vs. Bill Vargus — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Vargus posted a stronger line than Luther Hackman. Bill Vargus posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.89 vs 5.09) and home runs allowed (0.23 per nine innings vs 1.1). By the career numbers, Bill Vargus 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.