Francisco Cordova vs. Bill Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Francisco Cordova posted a stronger line than Bill Williams. Francisco Cordova posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.96 vs 5.06) and home runs allowed (0.9 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Francisco Cordova 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.