Brian Smith vs. Kevin Whelan — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Brian Smith and Kevin Whelan are fairly close on the surface numbers. Brian Smith posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.846 vs 3.333) and home runs allowed (2.08 per nine innings vs 6). Kevin Whelan had the advantage in ERA (9 vs 10.38). By the career numbers, Brian Smith 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.