Jake Cousins vs. Kevin Shackelford — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jake Cousins posted a stronger line than Kevin Shackelford. Jake Cousins posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.78 vs 5.35) and WHIP (1.279 vs 1.578). By the career numbers, Jake Cousins 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.