R. Smith vs. Wally Wolf — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, R. Smith and Wally Wolf are fairly close on the surface numbers. Wally Wolf posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.04 vs 9) and WHIP (1.696 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 2.35). By the career numbers, Wally Wolf 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.