Phil Ortega vs. Hal Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Hal Smith posted a stronger line than Phil Ortega. Hal Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.77 vs 4.43) and home runs allowed (0.34 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Hal 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.