Zach Davies vs. Bill Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Zach Davies posted a stronger line than Bill Williams. Zach Davies posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.36 vs 5.06) and home runs allowed (1.16 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Zach Davies 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.