Dick Hoover vs. Bob Wells — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Wells posted a stronger line than Dick Hoover. Bob Wells posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.03 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.427 vs 2.357). By the career numbers, Bob Wells 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.