Dick Hoover vs. Steve Watkins — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Watkins posted a stronger line than Dick Hoover. Steve Watkins posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.28 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.465 vs 2.357). By the career numbers, Steve Watkins 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.