Bob Malloy vs. Fernando Valenzuela — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Fernando Valenzuela posted a stronger line than Bob Malloy. Fernando Valenzuela posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.54 vs 5.54) and home runs allowed (0.69 per nine innings vs 4.15). By the career numbers, Fernando Valenzuela 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.