Jim Gardner vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Gardner posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Jim Gardner posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.85 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.413 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Jim Gardner 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.