Travis Harper vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Travis Harper and George Shears are fairly close on the surface numbers. Travis Harper posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.94 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.484 vs 2.333). George Shears had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Travis Harper 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.