Troy Patton vs. Rex Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Troy Patton and Rex Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Troy Patton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.25 vs 5.5) and WHIP (1.195 vs 2.111). Rex Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.07). By the career numbers, Troy Patton 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.