Chris Devenski vs. Mark Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Chris Devenski and Mark Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Chris Devenski posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.91 vs 6.75) and WHIP (1.138 vs 2.114). Mark Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.27). By the career numbers, Chris Devenski 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.