Arch McCarthy vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Arch McCarthy and R. Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Arch McCarthy posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.13 vs 9) and WHIP (1.681 vs 1.800). R. Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.25). By the career numbers, Arch McCarthy 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.