Bob File vs. Jake Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob File posted a stronger line than Jake Smith. Bob File posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.2 vs 4.5) and home runs allowed (0.81 per nine innings vs 2.25). By the career numbers, Bob File 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.