Bill Hopper vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Hopper posted a stronger line than George Shears. Bill Hopper posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.18 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.558 vs 2.333). By the career numbers, Bill Hopper 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.