Dennis Dove vs. Bill Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Smith posted a stronger line than Dennis Dove. Bill Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.21 vs 15) and WHIP (1.507 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, Bill 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.