Ed McCreery vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed McCreery posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Ed McCreery posted stronger numbers in ERA (11.25 vs 18.9) and WHIP (2.250 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Ed McCreery 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.