Bob Lawrence vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bob Lawrence and Brian Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bob Lawrence posted stronger numbers in ERA (9 vs 10.38) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 2.08). Brian Smith had the advantage in WHIP (1.846 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, Bob Lawrence 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.