Dave Hamilton vs. Chick Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Chick Smith posted a stronger line than Dave Hamilton. Chick Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.57 vs 3.85) and home runs allowed (0.51 per nine innings vs 0.78). By the career numbers, Chick Smith 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.