Bruce Ellingsen vs. Roy Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bruce Ellingsen posted a stronger line than Roy Smith. Bruce Ellingsen posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.21 vs 5.24) and WHIP (1.571 vs 1.970). By the career numbers, Bruce Ellingsen 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.