Anthony Molina vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Anthony Molina and Al Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Anthony Molina posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.96 vs 9) and WHIP (1.622 vs 3.000). Al Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.62). By the career numbers, Anthony Molina 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.