John Doherty vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Doherty posted a stronger line than Art Smith. John Doherty posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.87 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.498 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, John Doherty 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.