Walter Ancker vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Walter Ancker posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Walter Ancker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.57 vs 11.57) and WHIP (2.038 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Walter Ancker 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.