Sonny Gray vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sonny Gray posted a stronger line than AJ Smith-Shawver. Sonny Gray posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.58 vs 3.77) and WHIP (1.200 vs 1.297). By the career numbers, Sonny Gray 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.