Steve Reed vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Reed posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Steve Reed posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.63 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (1.11 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Steve Reed 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.