Freddie Fitzsimmons vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Freddie Fitzsimmons posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Freddie Fitzsimmons posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.51 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.297 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Freddie Fitzsimmons 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.