Mark Leiter vs. Hollis Thurston — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Hollis Thurston posted a stronger line than Mark Leiter. Hollis Thurston posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.24 vs 4.57) and home runs allowed (0.54 per nine innings vs 1.18). By the career numbers, Hollis Thurston 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.