George Cheatham vs. Pop-boy Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Cheatham posted a stronger line than Pop-boy Smith. George Cheatham posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 4.21) and WHIP (0.818 vs 1.447). By the career numbers, George Cheatham 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.