Brian Smith vs. Garrett Whitlock — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Garrett Whitlock posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Garrett Whitlock posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.13 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.145 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Garrett Whitlock 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.