Marc Church vs. Brad Thompson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Marc Church and Brad Thompson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Marc Church posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.18 vs 4.46) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.09). Brad Thompson had the advantage in WHIP (1.419 vs 1.941). By the career numbers, Marc Church 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.