Edgar Santana vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Edgar Santana posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Edgar Santana posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.4 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.213 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Edgar Santana 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.