R. Smith vs. Devin Williams — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, R. Smith and Devin Williams are fairly close on the surface numbers. Devin Williams posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.45 vs 9) and WHIP (1.058 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.6). By the career numbers, Devin Williams 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.