Clay Smith vs. Ed Weiland — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Clay Smith posted a stronger line than Ed Weiland. Clay Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.49 vs 8.25) and WHIP (1.653 vs 1.792). By the career numbers, Clay Smith 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.