Mike Madden vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Madden posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Mike Madden posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.94 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.649 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Mike Madden 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.