Gus Dorner vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gus Dorner posted a stronger line than AJ Smith-Shawver. Gus Dorner posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.37 vs 3.77) and home runs allowed (0.18 per nine innings vs 1.34). By the career numbers, Gus Dorner 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.