Bill Posedel vs. Sherry Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sherry Smith posted a stronger line than Bill Posedel. Sherry Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.32 vs 4.56) and WHIP (1.303 vs 1.479). By the career numbers, Sherry 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.