Reggie McClain vs. Roy Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Reggie McClain and Roy Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Reggie McClain posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.785 vs 1.970) and home runs allowed (1.03 per nine innings vs 1.61). Roy Smith had the advantage in ERA (5.24 vs 5.81). By the career numbers, Reggie McClain 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.