Jackie Brown vs. Bud Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jackie Brown posted a stronger line than Bud Smith. Jackie Brown posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.18 vs 4.95) and home runs allowed (0.83 per nine innings vs 1.09). By the career numbers, Jackie Brown 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.