Justin Grimm vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Justin Grimm and R. Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Justin Grimm posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.1 vs 9) and WHIP (1.447 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.17). By the career numbers, Justin Grimm 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.