Anthony Kay vs. Mark Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Anthony Kay and Mark Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Anthony Kay posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.59 vs 6.75) and WHIP (1.617 vs 2.114). Mark Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.27). By the career numbers, Anthony Kay 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.