Jeff Reardon vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jeff Reardon posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Jeff Reardon posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.16 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.257 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Jeff Reardon 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.