Ricardo Rodriguez vs. Pete Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ricardo Rodriguez posted a stronger line than Pete Smith. Ricardo Rodriguez posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.18 vs 6.75) and home runs allowed (1.44 per nine innings vs 2.41). By the career numbers, Ricardo Rodriguez 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.