Dick Hoover vs. Pat Whitaker — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Pat Whitaker posted a stronger line than Dick Hoover. Pat Whitaker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.91 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.435 vs 2.357). By the career numbers, Pat Whitaker 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.