Nelson Figueroa vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Nelson Figueroa posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Nelson Figueroa posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.55 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.501 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Nelson 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.