Richie Barker vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Richie Barker posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Richie Barker posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.2 vs 8.59) and WHIP (2.200 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Richie Barker 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.