Gavin Hollowell vs. Dode Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Gavin Hollowell and Dode Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Gavin Hollowell posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.79 vs 6) and WHIP (1.539 vs 1.667). Dode Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.75). By the career numbers, Gavin Hollowell 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.