Lance Rautzhan vs. Rex Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lance Rautzhan posted a stronger line than Rex Smith. Lance Rautzhan posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.9 vs 5.5) and WHIP (1.595 vs 2.111). By the career numbers, Lance Rautzhan 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.