Mark Leiter vs. Jocko Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jocko Thompson posted a stronger line than Mark Leiter. Jocko Thompson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.24 vs 4.57) and home runs allowed (0.97 per nine innings vs 1.18). By the career numbers, Jocko Thompson 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.