Fuller Thompson vs. Trent Thornton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Fuller Thompson and Trent Thornton are fairly close on the surface numbers. Fuller Thompson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.86 vs 4.38) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.39). Trent Thornton had the advantage in WHIP (1.344 vs 1.500). By the career numbers, Fuller 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.