David Holmberg vs. Boots Poffenberger — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Boots Poffenberger posted a stronger line than David Holmberg. Boots Poffenberger posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.75 vs 5.49) and home runs allowed (0.57 per nine innings vs 2.26). By the career numbers, Boots Poffenberger 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.