Steve Bechler vs. Blake Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Blake Smith posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Blake Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.23 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.615 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Blake Smith 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.