Tom House vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Tom House and R. Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Tom House posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.79 vs 9) and WHIP (1.364 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.82). By the career numbers, Tom House 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.