Russ Heman vs. Jim Stoops — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Russ Heman and Jim Stoops are fairly close on the surface numbers. Russ Heman posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.100 vs 2.000) and home runs allowed (0.45 per nine innings vs 2.25). Jim Stoops had the advantage in ERA (2.25 vs 2.7). By the career numbers, Russ Heman 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.