Merandy Gonzalez vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Merandy Gonzalez posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Merandy Gonzalez posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.73 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.818 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Merandy Gonzalez 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.