Aurelio Lopez vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Aurelio Lopez posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Aurelio Lopez posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.56 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (1.01 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Aurelio Lopez 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.