Keith Shepherd vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Keith Shepherd posted a stronger line than Shad Williams. Keith Shepherd posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.71 vs 8.59) and WHIP (1.778 vs 2.352). By the career numbers, Keith Shepherd 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.