Frank Hoffman vs. Bob James — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Frank Hoffman posted a stronger line than Bob James. Frank Hoffman posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.77 vs 3.8) and home runs allowed (0.26 per nine innings vs 0.86). By the career numbers, Frank Hoffman 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.