Cecil Ferguson vs. Bill Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Cecil Ferguson posted a stronger line than Bill Williams. Cecil Ferguson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.34 vs 5.06) and home runs allowed (0.15 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Cecil Ferguson 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.