Justin Atchley vs. Blake Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Justin Atchley and Blake Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Blake Smith posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.615 vs 1.839) and home runs allowed (2.08 per nine innings vs 3.48). Justin Atchley had the advantage in ERA (6.1 vs 6.23). By the career numbers, Blake 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.