John Hofford vs. Rex Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Hofford posted a stronger line than Rex Smith. John Hofford posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.16 vs 5.5) and WHIP (1.557 vs 2.111). By the career numbers, John Hofford 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.