Dutch Hinrichs vs. Roy Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dutch Hinrichs posted a stronger line than Roy Smith. Dutch Hinrichs posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.57 vs 5.24) and WHIP (1.857 vs 1.970). 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.