Shayne Bennett vs. John Gilroy — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Shayne Bennett and John Gilroy are fairly close on the surface numbers. Shayne Bennett posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.87 vs 6.23) and WHIP (1.631 vs 2.031). John Gilroy had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.62 per nine innings vs 1). By the career numbers, Shayne Bennett 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.