Red Hardy vs. Tom Simpson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Red Hardy and Tom Simpson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Hardy posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.75 vs 8) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.6). Tom Simpson had the advantage in WHIP (1.889 vs 3.750). By the career numbers, Red 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.