Billy Hoeft vs. Robert Ray — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Billy Hoeft posted a stronger line than Robert Ray. Billy Hoeft posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.94 vs 4.18) and home runs allowed (0.84 per nine innings vs 1.29). By the career numbers, Billy Hoeft 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.