Ray Francis vs. Bud Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ray Francis posted a stronger line than Bud Smith. Ray Francis posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.65 vs 4.95) and home runs allowed (0.32 per nine innings vs 1.09). By the career numbers, Ray Francis 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.