Jeff Barkley vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jeff Barkley posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Jeff Barkley posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.4 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.378 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Jeff Barkley 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.