David Lundquist vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, David Lundquist posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. David Lundquist posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.92 vs 10.38) and home runs allowed (0.81 per nine innings vs 2.08). By the career numbers, David Lundquist 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.