David Herndon vs. Jordan Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, David Herndon posted a stronger line than Jordan Smith. David Herndon posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.85 vs 4.94) and home runs allowed (0.92 per nine innings vs 1.45). By the career numbers, David Herndon 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.