Kris Medlen vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Kris Medlen posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Kris Medlen posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.33 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.223 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Kris Medlen 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.