Derek Botelho vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Derek Botelho and Art Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Derek Botelho posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.9 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.603 vs 3.000). Art Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (1.29 per nine innings vs 1.59). By the career numbers, Derek Botelho 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.