Brooks Lawrence vs. Mike Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brooks Lawrence posted a stronger line than Mike Thompson. Brooks Lawrence posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.25 vs 5.27) and WHIP (1.395 vs 1.533). By the career numbers, Brooks Lawrence 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.