Steven Matz vs. Theolic Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Steven Matz and Theolic Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Steven Matz posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.19 vs 4.95) and WHIP (1.322 vs 1.511). Theolic Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.51 per nine innings vs 1.33). By the career numbers, Steven Matz 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.