Jorge Lopez vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jorge Lopez posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Jorge Lopez posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.31 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.478 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Jorge Lopez 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.