Ben Rivera vs. Red Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Smith posted a stronger line than Ben Rivera. Red Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.19 vs 4.52) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.9). By the career numbers, Red 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.