Brian Smith vs. Curt Wardle — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Curt Wardle posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Curt Wardle posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.13 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.613 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Curt Wardle 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.