R. Smith vs. Ricky Stone — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, R. Smith and Ricky Stone are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ricky Stone posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.68 vs 9) and WHIP (1.510 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.55). By the career numbers, Ricky Stone 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.