Curt Davis vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Curt Davis and John Smoltz are fairly close on the surface numbers. John Smoltz had the edge in WHIP (1.200 vs 1.264). By the career numbers, John Smoltz 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.