Rick Austin vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rick Austin posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Rick Austin posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.63 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.721 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Rick Austin 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.