Ira Hutchinson vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ira Hutchinson posted a stronger line than George Shears. Ira Hutchinson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.76 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.436 vs 2.333). By the career numbers, Ira Hutchinson 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.