Gifford McDonald vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gifford McDonald posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Gifford McDonald posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.69 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.649 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Gifford McDonald 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.