Dave Schuler vs. Trevor Williams — Career Comparison

Trevor Williams built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Schuler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trevor Williams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.46 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 5.4 and 1.600 for Dave Schuler. By the career numbers, Trevor Williams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.