Don Erickson vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Don Erickson posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Don Erickson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.63 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.800 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Don Erickson 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.