Anthony DeSclafani vs. Bud Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Anthony DeSclafani and Bud Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Anthony DeSclafani posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.24 vs 4.95) and WHIP (1.285 vs 1.500). Bud Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (1.09 per nine innings vs 1.34). By the career numbers, Anthony DeSclafani 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.