Donovan Hand vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Donovan Hand and R. Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Donovan Hand posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.53 vs 9) and WHIP (1.346 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.26). By the career numbers, Donovan Hand 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.