Jeff Samardzija vs. Steve Smyth — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jeff Samardzija posted a stronger line than Steve Smyth. Jeff Samardzija posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.15 vs 9.35) and WHIP (1.259 vs 1.692). By the career numbers, Jeff Samardzija 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.