Alan Embree vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Alan Embree posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Alan Embree posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.59 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.385 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Alan Embree 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.