Doug Fister vs. Dupee Shaw — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Dupee Shaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dupee Shaw posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.1 and WHIP 1.195 compared to 3.72 and 1.267 for Doug Fister. By the career numbers, Dupee Shaw had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.