Jerry Akers vs. Shannon Withem — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Shannon Withem posted a stronger line than Jerry Akers. Shannon Withem posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 4.87) and WHIP (1.667 vs 1.918). By the career numbers, Shannon Withem 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.