Rick Anderson vs. Ed Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Smith posted a stronger line than Rick Anderson. Ed Smith posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.332 vs 2.083) and home runs allowed (0.17 per nine innings vs 0.75). By the career numbers, Ed Smith 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.