Charley Davidson vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

Charley Davidson 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. Charley Davidson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.96 and WHIP 1.736 compared to 8.59 and 2.352 for Shad Williams. By the career numbers, Charley Davidson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.