R. Smith vs. Andrew Wantz — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, R. Smith and Andrew Wantz are fairly close on the surface numbers. Andrew Wantz posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.88 vs 9) and WHIP (1.175 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.37). By the career numbers, Andrew Wantz 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.