Brian Smith vs. Thaddeus Ward — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Thaddeus Ward posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Thaddeus Ward posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.37 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.642 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Thaddeus Ward 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.