Robert Davis vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Robert Davis posted a stronger line than AJ Smith-Shawver. Robert Davis posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.86 vs 3.77) and WHIP (1.111 vs 1.297). By the career numbers, Robert Davis 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.