Tim Wakefield vs. Bill Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tim Wakefield posted a stronger line than Bill Williams. Tim Wakefield posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.41 vs 5.06) and home runs allowed (1.17 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Tim Wakefield 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.