Mel Held vs. Roy Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mel Held posted a stronger line than Roy Smith. Mel Held posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.14 vs 5.24) and WHIP (1.571 vs 1.970). By the career numbers, Mel Held 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.