David Hess vs. Herbert Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Herbert Smith posted a stronger line than David Hess. Herbert Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.1 vs 6.25) and home runs allowed (0.44 per nine innings vs 2.61). By the career numbers, Herbert Smith 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.