Emil Bildilli vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

Emil Bildilli built a career as a starting pitcher and Shad Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Emil Bildilli posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.84 and WHIP 1.750 compared to 8.59 and 2.352 for Shad Williams. By the career numbers, Emil Bildilli had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.