William Lackey vs. Alex Wilson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, William Lackey and Alex Wilson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Alex Wilson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.44 vs 9) and WHIP (1.268 vs 2.000). William Lackey had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.84). By the career numbers, Alex Wilson 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.