Eric Raich vs. Pete Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Eric Raich and Pete Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Eric Raich posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.85 vs 6.75) and home runs allowed (1.23 per nine innings vs 2.41). Pete Smith had the advantage in WHIP (1.500 vs 1.699). By the career numbers, Eric Raich 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.