Don Bessent vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Don Bessent posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Don Bessent posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.33 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (0.85 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Don Bessent 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.