Scott Garrelts vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Scott Garrelts posted a stronger line than AJ Smith-Shawver. Scott Garrelts posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.29 vs 3.77) and home runs allowed (0.69 per nine innings vs 1.34). By the career numbers, Scott Garrelts 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.