Paul Dean vs. Bill Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Paul Dean posted a stronger line than Bill Williams. Paul Dean posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.72 vs 5.06) and home runs allowed (0.61 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Paul Dean 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.