Bill Meehan vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Meehan posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Bill Meehan posted stronger numbers in ERA (11.25 vs 18.9) and WHIP (2.500 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Bill Meehan 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.