Les Barnhart vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Les Barnhart posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Les Barnhart posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.75 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.904 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Les Barnhart 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.