Hank Ritter vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Hank Ritter posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Hank Ritter posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.96 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (0.47 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Hank Ritter 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.