Gus Krock vs. Mark Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Gus Krock and Mark Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Gus Krock posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.49 vs 6.75) and WHIP (1.280 vs 2.114). Mark Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.61). By the career numbers, Gus Krock 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.