Shaun Marcum vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Shaun Marcum posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Shaun Marcum posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.93 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.252 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Shaun Marcum 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.