Nate Field vs. W. Williams — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Nate Field and W. Williams are fairly close on the surface numbers. Nate Field posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.13 vs 6.35) and WHIP (1.665 vs 1.765). W. Williams had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Nate Field 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.