Floyd Giebell vs. Harold Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Floyd Giebell posted a stronger line than Harold Thompson. Floyd Giebell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.99 vs 11.25) and home runs allowed (0.8 per nine innings vs 2.25). By the career numbers, Floyd Giebell 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.