Ricardo Rodriguez vs. Taylor Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ricardo Rodriguez posted a stronger line than Taylor Thompson. Ricardo Rodriguez posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.49 vs 10.13) and WHIP (1.729 vs 2.438). By the career numbers, Ricardo 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.