Alek Manoah vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Alek Manoah posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Alek Manoah posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.34 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.167 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Alek Manoah 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.