Beany Jacobson vs. Harry Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Beany Jacobson posted a stronger line than Harry Thompson. Beany Jacobson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.19 vs 4.23) and WHIP (1.251 vs 1.355). By the career numbers, Beany Jacobson 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.