Jack Flater vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jack Flater posted a stronger line than AJ Smith-Shawver. Jack Flater posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.06 vs 3.77) and WHIP (1.195 vs 1.297). By the career numbers, Jack Flater 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.