Brian Smith vs. Dave Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Williams posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Dave Williams posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.3 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.768 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Dave Williams 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.