Joel Hanrahan vs. Jordan Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Joel Hanrahan posted a stronger line than Jordan Smith. Joel Hanrahan posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.85 vs 4.94) and WHIP (1.426 vs 1.581). By the career numbers, Joel Hanrahan 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.