Ed Albrecht vs. Frank Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Frank Smith posted a stronger line than Ed Albrecht. Frank Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.59 vs 5.4) and WHIP (1.166 vs 1.543). By the career numbers, Frank Smith 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.