Rafael Montero vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Rafael Montero and Al Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Rafael Montero posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.68 vs 9) and WHIP (1.473 vs 3.000). Al Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.07). By the career numbers, Rafael Montero 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.