Paul Byrd vs. Chandler Shepherd — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Paul Byrd posted a stronger line than Chandler Shepherd. Paul Byrd posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.41 vs 6.63) and WHIP (1.344 vs 1.526). By the career numbers, Paul Byrd 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.