James Shields vs. Lee Wade — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lee Wade posted a stronger line than James Shields. Lee Wade posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.77 vs 4.01) and home runs allowed (0.4 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Lee Wade 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.