Brian Shackelford vs. Kerry Wood — Career Comparison

Kerry Wood built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Shackelford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kerry Wood posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.67 and WHIP 1.283 compared to 4.11 and 1.283 for Brian Shackelford. By the career numbers, Kerry Wood had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.