Charlie Shields vs. Woody Upchurch — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Charlie Shields posted a stronger line than Woody Upchurch. Charlie Shields posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.31 vs 7.42) and WHIP (1.656 vs 1.947). By the career numbers, Charlie Shields 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.