Red Ames vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Ames posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Red Ames posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.63 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.229 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Red Ames 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.