Walt Leverenz vs. Frank Tanana — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Walt Leverenz and Frank Tanana are fairly close on the surface numbers. Walt Leverenz posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.15 vs 3.66) and home runs allowed (0.22 per nine innings vs 0.96). Frank Tanana had the advantage in WHIP (1.297 vs 1.353). By the career numbers, Walt Leverenz 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.