Tim Barrett vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tim Barrett posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Tim Barrett posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.79 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.286 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Tim 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.