Steve Carlton vs. Bill Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Carlton posted a stronger line than Bill Williams. Steve Carlton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.22 vs 5.06) and home runs allowed (0.71 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Steve Carlton 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.