Leroy Herrmann vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Leroy Herrmann posted a stronger line than George Shears. Leroy Herrmann posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.13 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.525 vs 2.333). By the career numbers, Leroy Herrmann 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.