Mike Prendergast vs. William Sheppard — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Mike Prendergast and William Sheppard are fairly close on the surface numbers. Mike Prendergast had the edge in ERA (2.74 vs 2.9). By the career numbers, Mike Prendergast 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.