Drew Anderson vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Drew Anderson and Al Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Drew Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.5 vs 9) and WHIP (1.624 vs 3.000). Al Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.81). By the career numbers, Drew Anderson 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.