George Johnson vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Johnson posted a stronger line than John Smoltz. George Johnson posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.95 vs 3.33) and home runs allowed (0.2 per nine innings vs 0.75). By the career numbers, George Johnson 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.