Tim Redding vs. Chandler Shepherd — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tim Redding posted a stronger line than Chandler Shepherd. Tim Redding posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.95 vs 6.63) and home runs allowed (1.25 per nine innings vs 2.37). By the career numbers, Tim Redding 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.