Chase Shugart vs. Bruce Sutter — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bruce Sutter posted a stronger line than Chase Shugart. Bruce Sutter posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.83 vs 3.52) and home runs allowed (0.67 per nine innings vs 1.17). By the career numbers, Bruce Sutter 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.