Rufe Clarke vs. Brad Thompson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Rufe Clarke and Brad Thompson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Rufe Clarke posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.97 vs 4.46) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.09). Brad Thompson had the advantage in WHIP (1.419 vs 1.765). By the career numbers, Rufe Clarke 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.