Gary Lance vs. Packy Naughton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Gary Lance and Packy Naughton are fairly close on the surface numbers. Gary Lance posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 4.98) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.91). Packy Naughton had the advantage in WHIP (1.542 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, Gary Lance 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.