John Ericks vs. Bud Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, John Ericks and Bud Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. John Ericks had the edge in ERA (4.78 vs 4.95). By the career numbers, John Ericks 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.