William Bell vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, William Bell posted a stronger line than Al Smith. William Bell posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.85 vs 3.72) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.51). By the career numbers, William Bell 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.