John Smoltz vs. George Stovey — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, John Smoltz and George Stovey are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Stovey posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.98 vs 3.33) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.75). John Smoltz had the advantage in WHIP (1.200 vs 1.573). By the career numbers, George Stovey 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.