Nelson Dean vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Nelson Dean posted a stronger line than AJ Smith-Shawver. Nelson Dean posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.67 vs 3.77) and home runs allowed (0.35 per nine innings vs 1.34). By the career numbers, Nelson Dean 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.