David Hess vs. Steve Trout — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Trout posted a stronger line than David Hess. Steve Trout posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.18 vs 6.25) and home runs allowed (0.54 per nine innings vs 2.61). By the career numbers, Steve Trout 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.