Nick Blackburn vs. Bob Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Smith posted a stronger line than Nick Blackburn. Bob Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.94 vs 4.85) and WHIP (1.399 vs 1.485). By the career numbers, Bob 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.