Mel Held vs. Chick Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Chick Smith posted a stronger line than Mel Held. Chick Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.57 vs 5.14) and WHIP (1.472 vs 1.571). By the career numbers, Chick Smith 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.