Keith Hessler vs. Jordan Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jordan Smith posted a stronger line than Keith Hessler. Jordan Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.94 vs 5.56) and WHIP (1.581 vs 1.765). By the career numbers, Jordan 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.