Trevor Megill vs. Unknown Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Trevor Megill posted a stronger line than Unknown Thompson. Trevor Megill posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.98 vs 7.2) and WHIP (1.353 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, Trevor Megill 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.