Doug Brocail vs. J. D. Smart — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Doug Brocail and J. D. Smart are fairly close on the surface numbers. Doug Brocail had the edge in ERA (4 vs 5.35). By the career numbers, Doug Brocail 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.