Brian Smith vs. Jeff Williams — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jeff Williams posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Jeff Williams posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.49 vs 10.38) and home runs allowed (1.56 per nine innings vs 2.08). By the career numbers, Jeff 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.