Johnny Podres vs. Hector Wagner — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Johnny Podres posted a stronger line than Hector Wagner. Johnny Podres posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.68 vs 7.83) and WHIP (1.347 vs 1.890). By the career numbers, Johnny Podres 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.