Urban Shocker vs. Chris Van Cuyk — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Urban Shocker posted a stronger line than Chris Van Cuyk. Urban Shocker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.17 vs 5.16) and WHIP (1.255 vs 1.453). By the career numbers, Urban Shocker 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.