Chris Ellis vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Chris Ellis posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Chris Ellis posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.12 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.385 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Chris Ellis 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.