Joe Ausanio vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Joe Ausanio posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Joe Ausanio posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.57 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.631 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Joe Ausanio 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.