John Axford vs. Jordan Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Axford posted a stronger line than Jordan Smith. John Axford posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.9 vs 4.94) and WHIP (1.455 vs 1.581). By the career numbers, John Axford 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.