Drew Carlton vs. Kevin Shackelford — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Drew Carlton posted a stronger line than Kevin Shackelford. Drew Carlton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.82 vs 5.35) and WHIP (1.152 vs 1.578). By the career numbers, Drew Carlton 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.