Justin Hancock vs. Dave Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Justin Hancock and Dave Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Justin Hancock posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.46 vs 2.67) and WHIP (1.135 vs 1.294). Dave Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.38 per nine innings vs 0.73). By the career numbers, Justin Hancock 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.