Ed Crane vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Crane posted a stronger line than George Shears. Ed Crane posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.99 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.554 vs 2.333). By the career numbers, Ed Crane 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.