Harry Kincannon vs. George Shears — Career Comparison

Harry Kincannon built a career as a starting pitcher and George Shears as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Shears posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 2.333 compared to 5.56 and 1.572 for Harry Kincannon. By the career numbers, George Shears had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.