Alex Singleton vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Alex Singleton and Brian Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Alex Singleton posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.75 vs 10.38) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 2.08). Brian Smith had the advantage in WHIP (1.846 vs 2.250). By the career numbers, Alex Singleton 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.