Dave Rucker vs. Mason Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Rucker posted a stronger line than Mason Thompson. Dave Rucker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.94 vs 5.21) and WHIP (1.561 vs 1.667). By the career numbers, Dave Rucker 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.