Norm Lehr vs. Rex Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Norm Lehr posted a stronger line than Rex Smith. Norm Lehr posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.07 vs 5.5) and WHIP (1.023 vs 2.111). By the career numbers, Norm Lehr 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.