Michael Crotta vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Shears posted a stronger line than Michael Crotta. George Shears posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 9.28) and home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 1.69). 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.