Lee Gardner vs. Bob Thorpe — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Thorpe posted a stronger line than Lee Gardner. Bob Thorpe posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.333 vs 1.436) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.8). By the career numbers, Bob Thorpe 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.