Ian Krol vs. Mark Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ian Krol and Mark Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ian Krol posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.49 vs 6.75) and WHIP (1.529 vs 2.114). Mark Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.25). By the career numbers, Ian Krol 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.