Ray Culp vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ray Culp posted a stronger line than AJ Smith-Shawver. Ray Culp posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.58 vs 3.77) and home runs allowed (0.89 per nine innings vs 1.34). By the career numbers, Ray Culp 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.