Ernie Johnson vs. Brad Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ernie Johnson posted a stronger line than Brad Thompson. Ernie Johnson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.77 vs 4.46) and home runs allowed (0.88 per nine innings vs 1.09). By the career numbers, Ernie Johnson 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.