Carlos Almanzar vs. Blake Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Carlos Almanzar posted a stronger line than Blake Smith. Carlos Almanzar posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.82 vs 6.23) and WHIP (1.448 vs 1.615). By the career numbers, Carlos Almanzar 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.