Scott Randall vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Randall and Al Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Scott Randall posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.51 vs 9) and WHIP (1.735 vs 3.000). Al Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.33). By the career numbers, Scott Randall 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.