Larry Hardy vs. John Lyston — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Hardy posted a stronger line than John Lyston. Larry Hardy posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.29 vs 10.24) and WHIP (1.929 vs 2.586). By the career numbers, Larry Hardy 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.