Hideki Okajima vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Hideki Okajima posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Hideki Okajima posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.09 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (0.97 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Hideki Okajima 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.