Dutch Hinrichs vs. Dave Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dutch Hinrichs and Dave Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Dutch Hinrichs posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.57 vs 2.67) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.38). Dave Smith had the advantage in WHIP (1.294 vs 1.857). By the career numbers, Dutch Hinrichs 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.