Dock Ellis vs. Sherry Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sherry Smith posted a stronger line than Dock Ellis. Sherry Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.32 vs 3.46) and home runs allowed (0.25 per nine innings vs 0.59). By the career numbers, Sherry Smith 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.