Frank Tanana vs. Johnnie Vivens — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Frank Tanana posted a stronger line than Johnnie Vivens. Frank Tanana posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.297 vs 1.364) and home runs allowed (0.96 per nine innings vs 1.23). By the career numbers, Frank Tanana 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.