Brian Schmack vs. Chris Spurling — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brian Schmack posted a stronger line than Chris Spurling. Brian Schmack posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.46 vs 4.32) and home runs allowed (0.69 per nine innings vs 1.15). 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.