George Shears vs. Jimmy Shields — Career Comparison

Jimmy Shields built a career as a starting pitcher and George Shears as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Shears posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 2.333 compared to 6.83 and 1.862 for Jimmy Shields. By the career numbers, George Shears had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.