George Shears vs. Blake Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, George Shears and Blake Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Shears posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 6.23) and home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 2.08). Blake Smith had the advantage in WHIP (1.615 vs 2.333). By the career numbers, George Shears 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.