Brian Smith vs. Lefty Sullivan — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lefty Sullivan posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Lefty Sullivan posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.26 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.421 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Lefty Sullivan 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.