Jason Rakers vs. Chandler Shepherd — Career Comparison

Chandler Shepherd built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Rakers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chandler Shepherd posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.63 and WHIP 1.526 compared to 8.76 and 1.865 for Jason Rakers. By the career numbers, Chandler Shepherd had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.