Steve Arlin vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Arlin posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Steve Arlin posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.33 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.529 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Steve Arlin 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.