Blake Smith vs. Tom Thobe — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Thobe posted a stronger line than Blake Smith. Tom Thobe posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.82 vs 6.23) and WHIP (1.286 vs 1.615). By the career numbers, Tom Thobe 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.