Erik Sabel vs. Bill Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Smith posted a stronger line than Erik Sabel. Bill Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.21 vs 5.02) and home runs allowed (1.05 per nine innings vs 1.48). By the career numbers, Bill 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.