Chuck Machemehl vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Chuck Machemehl and Al Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Chuck Machemehl posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.38 vs 9) and WHIP (1.855 vs 3.000). Al Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.98). By the career numbers, Chuck Machemehl 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.