Ed McNichol vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed McNichol posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Ed McNichol posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.28 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.590 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Ed McNichol 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.