Jess Buckles vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jess Buckles posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Jess Buckles posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.25 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.000 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Jess Buckles 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.