Jose Rodriguez vs. Taylor Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jose Rodriguez posted a stronger line than Taylor Thompson. Jose Rodriguez posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.33 vs 10.13) and WHIP (1.438 vs 2.438). By the career numbers, Jose Rodriguez 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.