Mel Parnell vs. Blaine Thomas — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Mel Parnell and Blaine Thomas are fairly close on the surface numbers. Blaine Thomas posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 3.5) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.53). Mel Parnell had the advantage in WHIP (1.413 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Blaine Thomas 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.