Ted Blankenship vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ted Blankenship posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Ted Blankenship posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.29 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.466 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Ted Blankenship 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.