Bill Clarkson vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Clarkson posted a stronger line than George Shears. Bill Clarkson posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.866 vs 2.333) and home runs allowed (0.34 per nine innings vs 0.6). By the career numbers, Bill Clarkson 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.