Josh Osich vs. Jake Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Josh Osich and Jake Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Josh Osich posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.405 vs 1.500) and home runs allowed (1.84 per nine innings vs 2.25). Jake Smith had the advantage in ERA (4.5 vs 5.02). By the career numbers, Josh Osich 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.