Daniel Mengden vs. Bill Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Daniel Mengden posted a stronger line than Bill Williams. Daniel Mengden posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.65 vs 5.06) and home runs allowed (1.25 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Daniel Mengden 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.