Chase Bradford vs. Lee Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lee Smith posted a stronger line than Chase Bradford. Lee Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.03 vs 3.89) and home runs allowed (0.62 per nine innings vs 1.56). By the career numbers, Lee 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.