Unknown Baylock vs. Lee Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Unknown Baylock and Lee Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown Baylock posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.091 vs 1.333) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.62). Lee Smith had the advantage in ERA (3.03 vs 4.91). By the career numbers, Unknown Baylock 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.