Dick Hoover vs. Frank Mata — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Frank Mata posted a stronger line than Dick Hoover. Frank Mata posted stronger numbers in WHIP (2.019 vs 2.357) and home runs allowed (1.04 per nine innings vs 1.93). By the career numbers, Frank Mata 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.