Dwight Gooden vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dwight Gooden posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Dwight Gooden posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.51 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.271 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Dwight Gooden 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.