Kid Carter vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Kid Carter posted a stronger line than AJ Smith-Shawver. Kid Carter posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.71 vs 3.77) and WHIP (0.979 vs 1.297). By the career numbers, Kid Carter 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.