Rod Nichols vs. Mike Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rod Nichols posted a stronger line than Mike Thompson. Rod Nichols posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.43 vs 5.27) and WHIP (1.427 vs 1.533). By the career numbers, Rod Nichols 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.