Tom Johnson vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Johnson posted a stronger line than George Shears. Tom Johnson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.39 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.434 vs 2.333). By the career numbers, Tom Johnson 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.