Ricky Bones vs. Chandler Shepherd — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ricky Bones posted a stronger line than Chandler Shepherd. Ricky Bones posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.85 vs 6.63) and home runs allowed (1.18 per nine innings vs 2.37). By the career numbers, Ricky Bones 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.