Jake Thompson vs. Brandon Young — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jake Thompson posted a stronger line than Brandon Young. Jake Thompson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.87 vs 6.24) and home runs allowed (1.55 per nine innings vs 1.87). By the career numbers, Jake 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.