Tom Ferrick vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Ferrick posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Tom Ferrick posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.47 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.307 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Tom Ferrick 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.