Brian Smith vs. Clarence Woods — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Clarence Woods posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Clarence Woods posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.500 vs 1.846). By the career numbers, Clarence Woods 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.