Steve McCatty vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve McCatty posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Steve McCatty posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.99 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.441 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Steve McCatty 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.