Russ Ortiz vs. Hank Thormahlen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Hank Thormahlen posted a stronger line than Russ Ortiz. Hank Thormahlen posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.33 vs 4.51) and WHIP (1.333 vs 1.514). By the career numbers, Hank Thormahlen 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.