Sam Hentges vs. Joel Johnston — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sam Hentges posted a stronger line than Joel Johnston. Sam Hentges posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.18 vs 4.31) and home runs allowed (0.78 per nine innings vs 1.05). By the career numbers, Sam Hentges 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.