Woody Abernathy vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Woody Abernathy posted a stronger line than Bryan Shaw. Woody Abernathy posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.64 vs 3.96) and WHIP (1.119 vs 1.365). By the career numbers, Woody Abernathy 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.