Larry Anderson vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Anderson posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Larry Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.66 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.790 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Larry 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.