Juan Alvarez vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Juan Alvarez posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Juan Alvarez posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.22 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.657 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Juan Alvarez 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.