Red Applegate vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Applegate posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Red Applegate posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.917 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Red Applegate 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.