Ping Gardner vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ping Gardner posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Ping Gardner posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.96 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.428 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Ping Gardner 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.