Mike Cuellar vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Cuellar posted a stronger line than AJ Smith-Shawver. Mike Cuellar posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.14 vs 3.77) and WHIP (1.218 vs 1.297). By the career numbers, Mike Cuellar 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.