Jose Ortega vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jose Ortega posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Jose Ortega posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.74 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.596 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Jose Ortega 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.