Eddie Matteson vs. Luis Tiant — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Eddie Matteson posted a stronger line than Luis Tiant. Eddie Matteson posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.36 vs 3.3) and home runs allowed (0.21 per nine innings vs 0.89). By the career numbers, Eddie Matteson 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.