Victor Schlitzer vs. Ed Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Victor Schlitzer posted a stronger line than Ed Smith. Victor Schlitzer posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 3.72) and WHIP (1.238 vs 1.332). By the career numbers, Victor Schlitzer 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.