Ed Heusser vs. Tom Shearn — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Heusser posted a stronger line than Tom Shearn. Ed Heusser posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.69 vs 4.96) and home runs allowed (0.55 per nine innings vs 2.2). By the career numbers, Ed Heusser 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.