Kolby Allard vs. Mike Smithson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Smithson posted a stronger line than Kolby Allard. Mike Smithson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.58 vs 5.34) and home runs allowed (1.11 per nine innings vs 1.6). By the career numbers, Mike Smithson 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.