Carlos Almanzar vs. Jack Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jack Smith posted a stronger line than Carlos Almanzar. Jack Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.56 vs 4.82) and home runs allowed (0.91 per nine innings vs 1.32). By the career numbers, Jack Smith 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.