Walter Hilcher vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Walter Hilcher posted a stronger line than George Shears. Walter Hilcher posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.29 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.600 vs 2.333). By the career numbers, Walter Hilcher 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.