Joe Schaffernoth vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Joe Schaffernoth posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Joe Schaffernoth posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.58 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.475 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Joe Schaffernoth 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.