Bill McTigue vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill McTigue posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Bill McTigue posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.19 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.987 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Bill McTigue 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.