Norm Baker vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Norm Baker posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Norm Baker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.39 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.325 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Norm Baker 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.