Luther Farrell vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Luther Farrell posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Luther Farrell posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.92 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.505 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Luther Farrell 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.