Vic Raschi vs. Gene Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gene Thompson posted a stronger line than Vic Raschi. Gene Thompson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.26 vs 3.72) and home runs allowed (0.46 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Gene Thompson 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.