Bill Garfield vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Garfield posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Bill Garfield posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.73 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.899 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Bill Garfield 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.