Mike Baumann vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Baumann posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Mike Baumann posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.95 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.470 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Mike Baumann 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.