Don August vs. Pete Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Don August posted a stronger line than Pete Smith. Don August posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.64 vs 6.75) and home runs allowed (0.96 per nine innings vs 2.41). By the career numbers, Don August 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.