Bill Hoffer vs. Steve Watkins — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Hoffer posted a stronger line than Steve Watkins. Bill Hoffer posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 6.28) and home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 1.88). By the career numbers, Bill Hoffer 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.