Carl Sadler vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Carl Sadler posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Carl Sadler posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.400 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Carl Sadler 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.