David Hess vs. Unknown Johnson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Unknown Johnson posted a stronger line than David Hess. Unknown Johnson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 6.25) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 2.61). By the career numbers, Unknown Johnson 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.