Gary Lavelle vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Gary Lavelle and R. Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Gary Lavelle posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.93 vs 9) and WHIP (1.447 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.42). By the career numbers, Gary Lavelle 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.