Brian Smith vs. Ed Sprague — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Sprague posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Ed Sprague posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.84 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.574 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Ed Sprague 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.