Charlie Eckert vs. Roy Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Charlie Eckert posted a stronger line than Roy Smith. Charlie Eckert posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.52 vs 5.24) and WHIP (1.577 vs 1.970). By the career numbers, Charlie Eckert 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.