Winston Abreu vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Winston Abreu and Al Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Winston Abreu posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.31 vs 9) and WHIP (1.759 vs 3.000). Al Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 2.03). By the career numbers, Winston Abreu 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.