Willie Adams vs. Chandler Shepherd — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Willie Adams posted a stronger line than Chandler Shepherd. Willie Adams posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.81 vs 6.63) and home runs allowed (1.34 per nine innings vs 2.37). By the career numbers, Willie Adams 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.