Charles Dunklin vs. Keegan Thompson — Career Comparison

Charles Dunklin built a career as a starting pitcher and Keegan Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Keegan Thompson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.64 and WHIP 1.328 compared to 6.42 and 1.930 for Charles Dunklin. By the career numbers, Keegan Thompson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.