Vern Hughes vs. Fuller Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Vern Hughes posted a stronger line than Fuller Thompson. Vern Hughes posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.18 vs 3.86) and WHIP (1.412 vs 1.500). By the career numbers, Vern Hughes 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.