Howard Ehmke vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Howard Ehmke posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Howard Ehmke posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.388 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Howard Ehmke 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.