Brian Bevil vs. Mike Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Smith posted a stronger line than Brian Bevil. Mike Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.71 vs 6.28) and WHIP (1.570 vs 1.649). By the career numbers, Mike 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.