Gerald Alexander vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gerald Alexander posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Gerald Alexander posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.79 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.765 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Gerald Alexander 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.