Ernie Lindemann vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ernie Lindemann posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Ernie Lindemann posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.68 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.579 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Ernie Lindemann 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.