William Linder vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, William Linder posted a stronger line than Art Smith. William Linder posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.91 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.688 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, William Linder 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.