Brian Burres vs. Tommy Thompson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Brian Burres and Tommy Thompson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Brian Burres posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.75 vs 6.06) and WHIP (1.644 vs 1.714). Tommy Thompson had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.13). By the career numbers, Brian Burres 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.