Brian Schmack vs. Al Schmelz — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Brian Schmack and Al Schmelz are fairly close on the surface numbers. Brian Schmack posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.385 vs 1.667) and home runs allowed (0.69 per nine innings vs 3). Al Schmelz had the advantage in ERA (3 vs 3.46). By the career numbers, Brian Schmack 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.