Emmett O'Neill vs. Gene Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gene Thompson posted a stronger line than Emmett O'Neill. Gene Thompson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.26 vs 4.76) and WHIP (1.354 vs 1.709). By the career numbers, Gene Thompson 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.