George Blackburn vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Blackburn posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. George Blackburn posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.82 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.394 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, George Blackburn 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.