Doug Smith vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Doug Smith posted a stronger line than Esmerling Vasquez. Doug Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 4.86) and WHIP (1.333 vs 1.559). 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.