Barry Cort vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Barry Cort posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Barry Cort posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.33 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.438 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Barry Cort 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.