Brandon McCarthy vs. Bill Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brandon McCarthy posted a stronger line than Bill Williams. Brandon McCarthy posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.2 vs 5.06) and home runs allowed (1.07 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Brandon McCarthy 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.