Kris Foster vs. Drew Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Kris Foster and Drew Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Kris Foster posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.7 vs 3.48) and home runs allowed (0.9 per nine innings vs 1.33). Drew Smith had the advantage in WHIP (1.304 vs 1.700). By the career numbers, Kris Foster 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.