Bobby Mathews vs. Tom Thomas — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bobby Mathews posted a stronger line than Tom Thomas. Bobby Mathews posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.86 vs 3.31) and WHIP (1.237 vs 1.355). By the career numbers, Bobby Mathews 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.