Lefty Leifield vs. Ted Shaw — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lefty Leifield posted a stronger line than Ted Shaw. Lefty Leifield posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.47 vs 4.77) and WHIP (1.212 vs 1.427). By the career numbers, Lefty Leifield 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.