Don Black vs. Bud Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Don Black posted a stronger line than Bud Smith. Don Black posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.35 vs 4.95) and home runs allowed (0.52 per nine innings vs 1.09). By the career numbers, Don Black 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.