George Hockette vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, George Hockette posted a stronger line than Art Smith. George Hockette posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.08 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.392 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, George Hockette 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.