Carlos Almanzar vs. Josh Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Carlos Almanzar and Josh Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Carlos Almanzar posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.82 vs 6.91) and WHIP (1.448 vs 1.884). Josh Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.63 per nine innings vs 1.32). 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.