Newt Kimball vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Newt Kimball posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Newt Kimball posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.78 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.426 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Newt Kimball 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.