Red Nelson vs. Bud Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Red Nelson and Bud Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Nelson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.54 vs 4.95) and home runs allowed (0.19 per nine innings vs 1.09). Bud Smith had the advantage in WHIP (1.500 vs 1.625). By the career numbers, Red Nelson 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.