Anthony Slama vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Anthony Slama posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Anthony Slama posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.14 vs 10.38) and home runs allowed (1.29 per nine innings vs 2.08). By the career numbers, Anthony Slama 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.