Roy Smith vs. A. D. Young — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Roy Smith and A. D. Young are fairly close on the surface numbers. A. D. Young posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.414 vs 1.496) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.16). Roy Smith had the advantage in ERA (4.6 vs 5.21). By the career numbers, A. D. Young 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.