Tom McGraw vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison
On the career pitching numbers, Tom McGraw posted a stronger line than Al Smith. Tom McGraw posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 9) and WHIP (1.800 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Tom McGraw 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.
Pitching Stats for Tom McGraw and Al Smith
Tom McGraw
Career
Per 9 Innings
5.1
5.1
Al Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
13.16
13.16
Tom McGraw
Career
Per 9 Innings
4.8
4.8
Al Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
6
6
Tom McGraw
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.333
0.333
Al Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.444
0.444
Tom McGraw
Career
Per 9 Innings
10.8
10.8
Al Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
18
18
Tom McGraw
Career
Per 9 Innings
0
0
Al Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
0
0
Tom McGraw
Career
Per 9 Innings
5.4
5.4
Al Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
9
9
Tom McGraw
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.6
0.6
Al Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
1
Tom McGraw
Career
Per 9 Innings
0
0
Al Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
0
0
Tom McGraw
Career
Per 9 Innings
6
32.4
Al Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
9
40.5
Tom McGraw
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.333
0.333
Al Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.444
0.444
Tom McGraw
Career
Per 9 Innings
43.2
43.2
Al Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
49.5
49.5
Fielding Stats for Tom McGraw and Al Smith
Tom McGraw
Career
Per 9 Innings
2
10.8
Al Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
1