Bill Anderson vs. Roy Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Roy Smith posted a stronger line than Bill Anderson. Roy Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.24 vs 10.13) and home runs allowed (1.61 per nine innings vs 2.25). By the career numbers, Roy 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.