Blaine Thomas vs. Luis Tiant — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Blaine Thomas and Luis Tiant are fairly close on the surface numbers. Blaine Thomas posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 3.3) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.89). Luis Tiant had the advantage in WHIP (1.214 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Blaine Thomas 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.