Brian Lawrence vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brian Lawrence posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Brian Lawrence posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.19 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.376 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Brian 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.