Andrew Brackman vs. Ted Shaw — Career Comparison

Ted Shaw built a career as a starting pitcher and Andrew Brackman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andrew Brackman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.714 compared to 4.77 and 1.427 for Ted Shaw. By the career numbers, Andrew Brackman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.