Von McDaniel vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Von McDaniel posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Von McDaniel posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.45 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.297 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Von McDaniel 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.