Jack McMahan vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jack McMahan posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Jack McMahan posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.04 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.693 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Jack McMahan 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.