Jesse Orosco vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jesse Orosco posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Jesse Orosco posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.16 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (0.79 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Jesse Orosco 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.