Frank Hoffman vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Frank Hoffman and R. Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Frank Hoffman posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.77 vs 9) and WHIP (1.385 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.26). By the career numbers, Frank Hoffman 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.