Jack Gilligan vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jack Gilligan posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Jack Gilligan posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.33 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.636 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Jack Gilligan 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.