Jorge Alcala vs. Jordan Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jorge Alcala posted a stronger line than Jordan Smith. Jorge Alcala posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.29 vs 4.94) and WHIP (1.264 vs 1.581). By the career numbers, Jorge Alcala 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.