Dick Hoover vs. Bob Long — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Long posted a stronger line than Dick Hoover. Bob Long posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.397 vs 2.357). By the career numbers, Bob Long 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.