Kevin Coffman vs. Forrest Thompson — Career Comparison

Kevin Coffman built a career as a starting pitcher and Forrest Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Forrest Thompson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.9 and WHIP 1.483 compared to 6.42 and 1.952 for Kevin Coffman. By the career numbers, Forrest Thompson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.