Doug Smith vs. Tom Thobe — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Doug Smith posted a stronger line than Tom Thobe. Doug Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 4.82) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.96). By the career numbers, Doug 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.