Matt Anderson vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Matt Anderson posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Matt Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.19 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.640 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Matt 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.