R. Smith vs. Don Williams — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, R. Smith and Don Williams are fairly close on the surface numbers. Don Williams posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.2 vs 9) and WHIP (1.700 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.9). By the career numbers, Don 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.