R. Smith vs. Weldon West — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, R. Smith and Weldon West are fairly close on the surface numbers. Weldon West posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.29 vs 9) and WHIP (1.571 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.27). By the career numbers, Weldon West 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.