Ed Hobaugh vs. Jake Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Hobaugh posted a stronger line than Jake Thompson. Ed Hobaugh posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.34 vs 4.87) and home runs allowed (1.02 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Ed Hobaugh 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.