Lyon Richardson vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lyon Richardson posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Lyon Richardson posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.05 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.764 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Lyon Richardson 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.