Doug Bochtler vs. W. Williams — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Doug Bochtler and W. Williams are fairly close on the surface numbers. Doug Bochtler posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.57 vs 6.35) and WHIP (1.615 vs 1.765). W. Williams had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.25). By the career numbers, Doug Bochtler 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.