Jeff Holly vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jeff Holly and R. Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jeff Holly posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.6 vs 9) and WHIP (1.456 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.9). By the career numbers, Jeff Holly 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.