Scot Shields vs. Frank Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Scot Shields posted a stronger line than Frank Smith. Scot Shields posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.18 vs 3.81) and home runs allowed (0.71 per nine innings vs 1.22). By the career numbers, Scot Shields 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.