Steel Arm Dickey vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steel Arm Dickey posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Steel Arm Dickey posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.7 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.609 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Steel Arm Dickey 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.