Red Barrett vs. Bill Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Barrett posted a stronger line than Bill Williams. Red Barrett posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.53 vs 5.06) and home runs allowed (0.56 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Red Barrett 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.