R. Smith vs. Hector Velazquez — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, R. Smith and Hector Velazquez are fairly close on the surface numbers. Hector Velazquez posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.9 vs 9) and WHIP (1.434 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.98). By the career numbers, Hector Velazquez 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.