Josh Osich vs. John Thornton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Josh Osich and John Thornton are fairly close on the surface numbers. John Thornton posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.1 vs 5.02) and home runs allowed (0.12 per nine innings vs 1.84). Josh Osich had the advantage in WHIP (1.405 vs 1.486). By the career numbers, John Thornton 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.