Dennis Cook vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dennis Cook posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Dennis Cook posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.91 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (1.16 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Dennis Cook 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.