Sam Aldegheri vs. Brad Thompson — Career Comparison

Sam Aldegheri built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brad Thompson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.46 and WHIP 1.419 compared to 6.41 and 2.063 for Sam Aldegheri. By the career numbers, Brad Thompson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.