Brian Smith vs. Bob Wickman — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Wickman posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Bob Wickman posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.57 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.443 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Bob Wickman 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.