Arthur Gilliard vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Arthur Gilliard posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Arthur Gilliard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.37 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.391 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Arthur Gilliard 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.