Alek Jacob vs. Red Shea — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Shea posted a stronger line than Alek Jacob. Red Shea posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.8 vs 4.06) and home runs allowed (0.56 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Red Shea 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.