John McCloskey vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John McCloskey posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. John McCloskey posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.520 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, John McCloskey 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.