Luke Bard vs. Steven Shell — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steven Shell posted a stronger line than Luke Bard. Steven Shell posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.45 vs 4.44) and home runs allowed (0.98 per nine innings vs 1.56). By the career numbers, Steven Shell 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.