Dick Hoover vs. Lee Wheat — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lee Wheat posted a stronger line than Dick Hoover. Lee Wheat posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.82 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.978 vs 2.357). By the career numbers, Lee Wheat 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.