Aubrey Gatewood vs. Roger Smithberg — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Aubrey Gatewood posted a stronger line than Roger Smithberg. Aubrey Gatewood posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.78 vs 4.09) and home runs allowed (0.45 per nine innings vs 1.23). By the career numbers, Aubrey Gatewood 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.