Alek Manoah vs. Unknown Thompson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Alek Manoah and Unknown Thompson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown Thompson posted stronger numbers in ERA (2 vs 3.34) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.03). Alek Manoah had the advantage in WHIP (1.167 vs 1.222). By the career numbers, Unknown 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.