Ted Hamilton vs. Jimmy Shields — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jimmy Shields posted a stronger line than Ted Hamilton. Jimmy Shields posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.83 vs 7.15) and WHIP (1.862 vs 1.941). By the career numbers, Jimmy Shields 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.