Demarcus Evans vs. Vince Shields — Career Comparison

Vince Shields built a career as a starting pitcher and Demarcus Evans as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vince Shields posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.083 compared to 4.75 and 1.418 for Demarcus Evans. By the career numbers, Vince Shields had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.