Dave Davenport vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Davenport posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Dave Davenport posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.93 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.249 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Dave Davenport 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.