Brian Smith vs. Archie Stimmel — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Archie Stimmel posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Archie Stimmel posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.21 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.482 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Archie Stimmel 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.