Howard Bailey vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Howard Bailey posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Howard Bailey posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.23 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.399 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Howard Bailey 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.