Edward Paredes vs. Willie Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Edward Paredes and Willie Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Edward Paredes posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 6.31) and WHIP (1.063 vs 2.026). Willie Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.35 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, Edward Paredes 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.