Rick Kester vs. Dode Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dode Smith posted a stronger line than Rick Kester. Dode Smith posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.667 vs 1.746) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.89). By the career numbers, Dode 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.