Jim Peterson vs. Bobby Thigpen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bobby Thigpen posted a stronger line than Jim Peterson. Bobby Thigpen posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.43 vs 5.27) and WHIP (1.412 vs 1.665). By the career numbers, Bobby Thigpen 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.