John Lawson vs. Charlie Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Lawson posted a stronger line than Charlie Smith. John Lawson posted stronger numbers in ERA (2 vs 2.81) and WHIP (1.111 vs 1.232). By the career numbers, John Lawson 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.