Larry Anderson vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Larry Anderson and George Shears are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Shears posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 5.66) and home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 0.87). Larry Anderson had the advantage in WHIP (1.790 vs 2.333). By the career numbers, George Shears 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.