Bobby Poyner vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bobby Poyner posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Bobby Poyner posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.176 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Bobby Poyner 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.