Tom Brown vs. Michael Jackson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Michael Jackson posted a stronger line than Tom Brown. Michael Jackson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.42 vs 4.15) and WHIP (1.285 vs 1.385). By the career numbers, Michael Jackson 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.