Sam Lanford vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sam Lanford posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Sam Lanford posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.14 vs 11.57) and WHIP (2.143 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Sam Lanford 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.