George Shears vs. Layne Somsen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Shears posted a stronger line than Layne Somsen. George Shears posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 19.29) and WHIP (2.333 vs 3.857). 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.