Freddie Fitzsimmons vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Freddie Fitzsimmons posted a stronger line than AJ Smith-Shawver. Freddie Fitzsimmons posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.51 vs 3.77) and home runs allowed (0.52 per nine innings vs 1.34). By the career numbers, Freddie Fitzsimmons 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.