Charlie Devens vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Charlie Devens posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Charlie Devens posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.73 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.659 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Charlie Devens 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.