Chad Girodo vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Chad Girodo and R. Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Chad Girodo posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.35 vs 9) and WHIP (1.258 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 2.61). By the career numbers, Chad Girodo 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.