Larry Bradford vs. Ryan Thompson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Larry Bradford and Ryan Thompson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Larry Bradford posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.52 vs 3.54) and home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 0.86). Ryan Thompson had the advantage in WHIP (1.210 vs 1.370). By the career numbers, Larry Bradford 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.