Bob Saunders vs. Bud Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bob Saunders and Bud Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bob Saunders had the edge in home runs allowed (0.81 per nine innings vs 1.09). By the career numbers, Bob Saunders 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.