Kyle Backhus vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Kyle Backhus posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Kyle Backhus posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.62 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.421 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Kyle Backhus 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.