Thomas Eshelman vs. Mike Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Thompson posted a stronger line than Thomas Eshelman. Mike Thompson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.27 vs 5.77) and home runs allowed (1.25 per nine innings vs 2.29). By the career numbers, Mike Thompson 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.