Brian Smith vs. George Werley — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Brian Smith and George Werley are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Werley posted stronger numbers in ERA (9 vs 10.38) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 2.08). Brian Smith had the advantage in WHIP (1.846 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, George Werley 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.