Dick Hoover vs. Richard Lovelady — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Richard Lovelady posted a stronger line than Dick Hoover. Richard Lovelady posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.35 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.387 vs 2.357). By the career numbers, Richard Lovelady 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.