Jeff Russell vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jeff Russell posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. Jeff Russell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (0.82 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Jeff Russell 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.