Charlie Becker vs. Jimmy Shields — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Charlie Becker posted a stronger line than Jimmy Shields. Charlie Becker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.92 vs 6.83) and WHIP (1.456 vs 1.862). By the career numbers, Charlie Becker 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.