Larry Dierker vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Dierker posted a stronger line than AJ Smith-Shawver. Larry Dierker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.31 vs 3.77) and WHIP (1.236 vs 1.297). By the career numbers, Larry Dierker 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.