About Shutouts

Shutouts are credited to a pitcher when he is on the mound for all the outs in a baseball game and the pitcher does not allow the opposing team to score a single run. Typically this is 27 outs but if the game goes into extra innings the number of innings could be higher. Generally, for Shutouts, higher is better. (Source)

Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson's Shutouts Per Season Comparison Line Chart

This bar chart compares Steve Carlton's and Randy Johnson’s Shutouts for each season of their Major League careers. The data is displayed by player season number instead of the season year to allow for better comparisons as the players progressed through their careers.
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Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson's Per Season Shutouts Box Plot

This chart attempts to draw a comparison between Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson by summarizing their Shutouts for each season they played. The box represents the middle 50% of the data for each player with the line in the box being the median value. The whiskers represent the ranges for the top and bottom 25% of the data. Review the spread and medians to draw your conclusions!
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Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson's Cumulative Shutouts by Season

This line chart shows Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson's cumulative Shutouts total by season for both their career. This graph attempts to compare yearly progression for both players to answer questions like who was better or is one tracking with the other.
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Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson's Shutouts Comparison Data Table

This table shows Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson's Shutouts statistics by season for their full MLB careers. Included with the raw season stats are the aggregations’ sum, average, minimum, maximum, and median. The data is displayed by season number instead of by calendar year to allow for better comparisons as the players progressed through their careers. Because not all players have the same career lengths, seasons not completed will display "—"
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