Jose Leclerc vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jose Leclerc posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Jose Leclerc posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.34 vs 4.21) and WHIP (1.256 vs 1.357). By the career numbers, Jose Leclerc 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.