Phil Ortega vs. Dar Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dar Smith posted a stronger line than Phil Ortega. Dar Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.05 vs 4.43) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Dar Smith 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.