Jeff Lindgren vs. Mark Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jeff Lindgren posted a stronger line than Mark Smith. Jeff Lindgren posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.14 vs 6.75) and WHIP (1.143 vs 2.114). By the career numbers, Jeff Lindgren 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.