Ed Donalds vs. Roy Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Donalds posted a stronger line than Roy Smith. Ed Donalds posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 5.24) and WHIP (1.750 vs 1.970). By the career numbers, Ed Donalds 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.