Dean Thomas vs. Mike York — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dean Thomas and Mike York are fairly close on the surface numbers. Dean Thomas posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.49 vs 5.7) and WHIP (1.542 vs 1.796). Mike York had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.38 per nine innings vs 0.61). By the career numbers, Dean 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.