Mike Clevinger vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Clevinger posted a stronger line than AJ Smith-Shawver. Mike Clevinger posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.55 vs 3.77) and WHIP (1.220 vs 1.297). By the career numbers, Mike Clevinger 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.