Garrett McDaniels vs. Mark Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Garrett McDaniels and Mark Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Garrett McDaniels posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.91 vs 6.75) and WHIP (1.969 vs 2.114). Mark Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Garrett McDaniels 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.