Bill Scherrer vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Scherrer posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Bill Scherrer posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.08 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.529 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Bill Scherrer 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.