Larry Boerner vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Larry Boerner posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Larry Boerner posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.02 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.770 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Larry Boerner 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.