Mike Ekstrom vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Ekstrom posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Mike Ekstrom posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.61 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.590 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Mike Ekstrom 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.