Paul Edmondson vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Paul Edmondson posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Paul Edmondson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.7 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.312 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Paul Edmondson 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.