Erik Hamren vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Erik Hamren and George Shears are fairly close on the surface numbers. Erik Hamren posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.38 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.622 vs 2.333). George Shears had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 1.46). By the career numbers, Erik Hamren 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.