Eddie Guardado vs. Jordan Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Eddie Guardado posted a stronger line than Jordan Smith. Eddie Guardado posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.31 vs 4.94) and WHIP (1.356 vs 1.581). By the career numbers, Eddie Guardado 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.