Tricky Nichols vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tricky Nichols posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Tricky Nichols posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.04 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.289 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Tricky Nichols 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.