Andrew Albers vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Andrew Albers posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Andrew Albers posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.58 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.389 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Andrew Albers 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.