Dale Alderson vs. Mark Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dale Alderson and Mark Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Dale Alderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.56 vs 6.75) and WHIP (1.794 vs 2.114). Mark Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.01). By the career numbers, Dale Alderson 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.