Ed Figueroa vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Figueroa posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Ed Figueroa posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.51 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.342 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Ed Figueroa 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.