Jack Smith vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jack Smith posted a stronger line than Esmerling Vasquez. Jack Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.56 vs 4.86) and WHIP (1.439 vs 1.559). By the career numbers, Jack 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.