Bob Shaw vs. A. D. Young — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bob Shaw and A. D. Young are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bob Shaw posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.52 vs 5.21) and WHIP (1.359 vs 1.414). A. D. Young had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.75). By the career numbers, Bob Shaw 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.