Scott Maine vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Maine and Al Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Scott Maine posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.59 vs 9) and WHIP (1.629 vs 3.000). Al Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.54). By the career numbers, Scott Maine 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.