Larry Andersen vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Andersen posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Larry Andersen posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.15 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (0.52 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Larry Andersen 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.