George Hennessey vs. Roy Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Hennessey posted a stronger line than Roy Smith. George Hennessey posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.807 vs 1.970) and home runs allowed (0.98 per nine innings vs 1.61). By the career numbers, George Hennessey 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.