Brian Smith vs. Ed Weiland — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Weiland posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Ed Weiland posted stronger numbers in ERA (8.25 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.792 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Ed Weiland 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.