Phenomenal Smith vs. Beau Sulser — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Phenomenal Smith and Beau Sulser are fairly close on the surface numbers. Phenomenal Smith posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.416 vs 1.567) and home runs allowed (0.15 per nine innings vs 1.21). Beau Sulser had the advantage in ERA (3.63 vs 3.89). By the career numbers, Phenomenal 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.