Bill Edgerton vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Edgerton posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Bill Edgerton posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.79 vs 8.59) and WHIP (2.081 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Bill Edgerton 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.