Bill Hoffer vs. Bob Thorpe — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Thorpe posted a stronger line than Bill Hoffer. Bob Thorpe posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 3.75) and WHIP (1.333 vs 1.424). By the career numbers, Bob Thorpe 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.