Stan Fansler vs. Justin Thompson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Stan Fansler and Justin Thompson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Stan Fansler posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 4.02) and home runs allowed (0.75 per nine innings vs 1.01). Justin Thompson had the advantage in WHIP (1.350 vs 1.458). By the career numbers, Stan Fansler 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.