Troy Scribner vs. Gus Thompson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gus Thompson posted a stronger line than Troy Scribner. Gus Thompson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.07 vs 4.28) and home runs allowed (0.18 per nine innings vs 2.3). By the career numbers, Gus Thompson 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.