Nate Field vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Nate Field posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Nate Field posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.13 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.665 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Nate Field 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.