R. Smith vs. Duane Ward — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, R. Smith and Duane Ward are fairly close on the surface numbers. Duane Ward posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.28 vs 9) and WHIP (1.314 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.43). By the career numbers, Duane Ward 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.