Jimmy Herget vs. Joey Krehbiel — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jimmy Herget posted a stronger line than Joey Krehbiel. Jimmy Herget posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.17 vs 3.65) and home runs allowed (0.91 per nine innings vs 1.34). By the career numbers, Jimmy Herget 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.