Taylor Clarke vs. Rex Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Taylor Clarke and Rex Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Taylor Clarke posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.73 vs 5.5) and WHIP (1.324 vs 2.111). Rex Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.64). By the career numbers, Taylor Clarke 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.