R. Smith vs. Hunter Stratton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, R. Smith and Hunter Stratton are fairly close on the surface numbers. Hunter Stratton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.8 vs 9) and WHIP (1.252 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.05). By the career numbers, Hunter Stratton 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.