Bryan Shaw vs. John Sterling — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bryan Shaw posted a stronger line than John Sterling. Bryan Shaw posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.96 vs 21.6) and WHIP (1.365 vs 4.000). By the career numbers, Bryan 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.