Brandon McCarthy vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brandon McCarthy posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Brandon McCarthy posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.2 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.317 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Brandon McCarthy 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.