Adrian Devine vs. Mark Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Adrian Devine and Mark Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Adrian Devine posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.21 vs 6.75) and WHIP (1.608 vs 2.114). Mark Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.79). By the career numbers, Adrian Devine 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.