Harry Ely vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Harry Ely and Shad Williams are fairly close on the surface numbers. Harry Ely posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.71 vs 8.59) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 2.15). Shad Williams had the advantage in WHIP (2.352 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Harry Ely 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.