Raúl Álvarez vs. Chandler Shepherd — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Raúl Álvarez posted a stronger line than Chandler Shepherd. Raúl Álvarez posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.89 vs 6.63) and home runs allowed (0.3 per nine innings vs 2.37). By the career numbers, Raúl Álvarez 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.