Marc Church vs. Rex Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Marc Church posted a stronger line than Rex Smith. Marc Church posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.18 vs 5.5) and WHIP (1.941 vs 2.111). By the career numbers, Marc Church 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.