Doug Linton vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Doug Linton posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Doug Linton posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.78 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.611 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Doug Linton 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.