Larry Hardy vs. George White — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Larry Hardy and George White are fairly close on the surface numbers. Larry Hardy posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.29 vs 9) and WHIP (1.929 vs 3.000). George White had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1). 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.