Bill Lattimore vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Lattimore posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Bill Lattimore posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.292 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Bill Lattimore 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.