Paul Carter vs. Bob Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Paul Carter posted a stronger line than Bob Smith. Paul Carter posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.32 vs 3.94) and home runs allowed (0.19 per nine innings vs 0.53). By the career numbers, Paul 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.