Dustin Richardson vs. Taylor Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dustin Richardson posted a stronger line than Taylor Thompson. Dustin Richardson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.31 vs 10.13) and WHIP (2.082 vs 2.438). By the career numbers, Dustin Richardson 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.