Fred Beene vs. August Williams — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Fred Beene and August Williams are fairly close on the surface numbers. Fred Beene posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.63 vs 7.5) and WHIP (1.403 vs 2.083). August Williams had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.66). By the career numbers, Fred Beene 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.