Paul Hartzell vs. Jake Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Paul Hartzell posted a stronger line than Jake Thompson. Paul Hartzell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.9 vs 4.87) and WHIP (1.383 vs 1.556). By the career numbers, Paul Hartzell 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.