Shae Simmons vs. Erik Swanson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Shae Simmons posted a stronger line than Erik Swanson. Shae Simmons posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.5 vs 4.2) and home runs allowed (0.5 per nine innings vs 1.66). By the career numbers, Shae Simmons 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.