Myles Jaye vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

Myles Jaye built a career as a starting pitcher and Rich Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rich Thompson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.21 and WHIP 1.357 compared to 12.08 and 2.211 for Myles Jaye. By the career numbers, Rich Thompson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.