Steve Falteisek vs. Roy Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Steve Falteisek and Roy Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Steve Falteisek posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.600 vs 1.970) and home runs allowed (1.35 per nine innings vs 1.61). Roy Smith had the advantage in ERA (5.24 vs 5.85). By the career numbers, Steve Falteisek 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.