Chris Roycroft vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Chris Roycroft posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Chris Roycroft posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.56 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.582 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Chris Roycroft 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.