Josh Lueke vs. Mark Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Josh Lueke and Mark Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Josh Lueke posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.16 vs 6.75) and WHIP (1.597 vs 2.114). Mark Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.23). By the career numbers, Josh Lueke 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.