Hal Raether vs. Steve Shields — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Shields posted a stronger line than Hal Raether. Steve Shields posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.26 vs 6.75) and home runs allowed (1.32 per nine innings vs 2.25). By the career numbers, Steve Shields 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.