Rich DeLucia vs. Pop-boy Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Pop-boy Smith posted a stronger line than Rich DeLucia. Pop-boy Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.21 vs 4.62) and home runs allowed (0.14 per nine innings vs 1.31). By the career numbers, Pop-boy Smith 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.