Brian Meadows vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brian Meadows posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Brian Meadows posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.05 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.508 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Brian Meadows 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.