Trevor Hildenberger vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Trevor Hildenberger and R. Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Trevor Hildenberger posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.52 vs 9) and WHIP (1.489 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.28). By the career numbers, Trevor Hildenberger 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.