Steve Bechler vs. Burch Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Burch Smith posted a stronger line than Steve Bechler. Burch Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.79 vs 13.5) and WHIP (1.532 vs 2.143). By the career numbers, Burch 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.