Boom-Boom Beck vs. Charlie Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Charlie Smith posted a stronger line than Boom-Boom Beck. Charlie Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.81 vs 4.3) and WHIP (1.232 vs 1.415). By the career numbers, Charlie 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.