Paul McCullough vs. Roy Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul McCullough and Roy Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Paul McCullough posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.227 vs 1.970) and home runs allowed (1.23 per nine innings vs 1.61). Roy Smith had the advantage in ERA (5.24 vs 8.59). By the career numbers, Paul McCullough 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.