Mel Rojas vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mel Rojas posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Mel Rojas posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.82 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (0.88 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Mel Rojas 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.