Bill McClain vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Art Smith posted a stronger line than Bill McClain. Art Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (11.57 vs 22.5) and home runs allowed (1.29 per nine innings vs 9). By the career numbers, Art Smith 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.