Morrie Steevens vs. J. J. Thobe — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Morrie Steevens and J. J. Thobe are fairly close on the surface numbers. Morrie Steevens posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.43 vs 9) and WHIP (1.770 vs 2.250). J. J. Thobe had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.44). By the career numbers, Morrie Steevens 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.