Joe Barlow vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Joe Barlow posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Joe Barlow posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.05 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.072 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Joe Barlow 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.