Dick Hoover vs. William Madigan — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, William Madigan posted a stronger line than Dick Hoover. William Madigan posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.87 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.727 vs 2.357). By the career numbers, William Madigan 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.