Sam McConnell vs. Mark Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sam McConnell posted a stronger line than Mark Smith. Sam McConnell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.86 vs 6.75) and WHIP (1.714 vs 2.114). By the career numbers, Sam McConnell 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.