Brian Smith vs. Dave Stapleton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Stapleton posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Dave Stapleton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.81 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.624 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Dave Stapleton 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.