Erik Goeddel vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Erik Goeddel and R. Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Erik Goeddel posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.69 vs 9) and WHIP (1.267 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.15). By the career numbers, Erik Goeddel 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.