Phil Saylor vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Phil Saylor and Shad Williams are fairly close on the surface numbers. Phil Saylor posted stronger numbers in ERA (6 vs 8.59) and WHIP (0.667 vs 2.352). Shad Williams had the advantage in home runs allowed (2.15 per nine innings vs 3). By the career numbers, Phil Saylor 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.