Bob Shirley vs. Chris Van Cuyk — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Shirley posted a stronger line than Chris Van Cuyk. Bob Shirley posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.82 vs 5.16) and home runs allowed (0.8 per nine innings vs 1.07). By the career numbers, Bob Shirley 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.