Mac Scarce vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Mac Scarce and R. Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Mac Scarce posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.69 vs 9) and WHIP (1.583 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.86). By the career numbers, Mac Scarce 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.