Dick Hoover vs. Willie Ludolph — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Willie Ludolph posted a stronger line than Dick Hoover. Willie Ludolph posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.76 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.235 vs 2.357). By the career numbers, Willie Ludolph 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.