Francis Beltran vs. Brad Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brad Thompson posted a stronger line than Francis Beltran. Brad Thompson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.46 vs 5.69) and WHIP (1.419 vs 1.695). By the career numbers, Brad Thompson 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.