John Roper vs. Chandler Shepherd — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Roper posted a stronger line than Chandler Shepherd. John Roper posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.35 vs 6.63) and home runs allowed (1.45 per nine innings vs 2.37). By the career numbers, John Roper 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.