Elmer Burkart vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Elmer Burkart posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Elmer Burkart posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.93 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.738 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Elmer Burkart 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.