John Menefee vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Menefee posted a stronger line than Bryan Shaw. John Menefee posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.81 vs 3.96) and home runs allowed (0.15 per nine innings vs 0.97). By the career numbers, John Menefee 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.