Jim Austin vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Austin posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Jim Austin posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.06 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (0.54 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Jim Austin 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.