Demarcus Evans vs. Ben Shields — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Demarcus Evans and Ben Shields are fairly close on the surface numbers. Demarcus Evans posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.75 vs 8.27) and WHIP (1.418 vs 1.984). Ben Shields had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.65 per nine innings vs 1.48). By the career numbers, Demarcus Evans 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.