Ed Chandler vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ed Chandler and George Shears are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Shears posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 6.37) and home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 2.12). Ed Chandler had the advantage in WHIP (1.449 vs 2.333). By the career numbers, George Shears 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.