Ross Grimsley vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ross Grimsley and AJ Smith-Shawver are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ross Grimsley had the edge in home runs allowed (0.89 per nine innings vs 1.34). By the career numbers, Ross Grimsley 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.