Shawn Holman vs. Slim McGrew — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Shawn Holman and Slim McGrew are fairly close on the surface numbers. Shawn Holman posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.8 vs 6.6) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.3). Slim McGrew had the advantage in WHIP (1.900 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, Shawn Holman 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.