Bert Shepard vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bert Shepard posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Bert Shepard posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.69 vs 8.59) and WHIP (0.750 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Bert Shepard 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.