George Earnshaw vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Earnshaw posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. George Earnshaw posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.38 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.457 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, George Earnshaw 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.