Dale Thayer vs. Phillips Valdez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dale Thayer posted a stronger line than Phillips Valdez. Dale Thayer posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.47 vs 4.56) and WHIP (1.264 vs 1.451). By the career numbers, Dale Thayer 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.