Chappie McFarland vs. Bill Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Chappie McFarland posted a stronger line than Bill Williams. Chappie McFarland posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.35 vs 5.06) and home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Chappie McFarland 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.