Willie McMeans vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Willie McMeans posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Willie McMeans posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.56 vs 18.9) and WHIP (2.057 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Willie McMeans 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.