Woody Abernathy vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Woody Abernathy posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Woody Abernathy posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.64 vs 4.21) and WHIP (1.119 vs 1.357). By the career numbers, Woody Abernathy 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.