Phil Haugstad vs. Blake Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Phil Haugstad posted a stronger line than Blake Smith. Phil Haugstad posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.59 vs 6.23) and home runs allowed (0.96 per nine innings vs 2.08). By the career numbers, Phil Haugstad 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.