José Fermin vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, José Fermin posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. José Fermin posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.46 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.456 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, José Fermin 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.