John Barthold vs. August Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Barthold posted a stronger line than August Williams. John Barthold posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.06 vs 7.5) and WHIP (1.875 vs 2.083). By the career numbers, John Barthold 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.