Hank Johnson vs. Zebby Matthews — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Hank Johnson posted a stronger line than Zebby Matthews. Hank Johnson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.75 vs 5.92) and home runs allowed (0.75 per nine innings vs 1.77). By the career numbers, Hank Johnson 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.