David Hess vs. John Whitehead — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Whitehead posted a stronger line than David Hess. John Whitehead posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.6 vs 6.25) and home runs allowed (0.66 per nine innings vs 2.61). By the career numbers, John Whitehead 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.