Bob Babcock vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Babcock posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Bob Babcock posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.92 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.413 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Bob Babcock 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.