Ryota Igarashi vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ryota Igarashi posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Ryota Igarashi posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.41 vs 10.38) and home runs allowed (0.74 per nine innings vs 2.08). By the career numbers, Ryota Igarashi 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.