Richard Rodriguez vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Richard Rodriguez posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Richard Rodriguez posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.28 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.162 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Richard Rodriguez 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.