Scott Linebrink vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Scott Linebrink posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Scott Linebrink posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.51 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (1.12 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Scott Linebrink 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.