Bob Howry vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bob Howry and R. Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bob Howry posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.84 vs 9) and WHIP (1.303 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.06). By the career numbers, Bob Howry 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.