Steve Olin vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Olin posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Steve Olin posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.1 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (0.46 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Steve Olin 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.