Bill Lathrop vs. Rex Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Lathrop posted a stronger line than Rex Smith. Bill Lathrop posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.06 vs 5.5) and WHIP (1.361 vs 2.111). By the career numbers, Bill Lathrop 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.