Derek Thompson vs. Milt Wilcox — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Derek Thompson and Milt Wilcox are fairly close on the surface numbers. Derek Thompson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.5 vs 4.07) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.91). Milt Wilcox had the advantage in WHIP (1.402 vs 1.500). By the career numbers, Derek 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.