Tony Ghelfi vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tony Ghelfi posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Tony Ghelfi posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.14 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.465 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Tony Ghelfi 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.