Zack Thompson vs. David Weathers — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Zack Thompson and David Weathers are fairly close on the surface numbers. David Weathers posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.25 vs 4.5) and home runs allowed (0.87 per nine innings vs 1.3). Zack Thompson had the advantage in WHIP (1.356 vs 1.536). By the career numbers, David Weathers 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.