Ken Ray vs. Charlie Shields — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Charlie Shields posted a stronger line than Ken Ray. Charlie Shields posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.27 vs 5.13) and WHIP (1.654 vs 1.734). By the career numbers, Charlie 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.