John Russ vs. Rich Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Russ posted a stronger line than Rich Thompson. John Russ posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 4.21) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, John Russ 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.