Bill Haywood vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Haywood posted a stronger line than George Shears. Bill Haywood posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.7 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.696 vs 2.333). By the career numbers, Bill Haywood 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.