Steve Smyth vs. Bruce Von Hoff — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bruce Von Hoff posted a stronger line than Steve Smyth. Bruce Von Hoff posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.06 vs 9.35) and WHIP (1.613 vs 1.692). By the career numbers, Bruce Von Hoff 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.