Cliff Melton vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Cliff Melton posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Cliff Melton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.42 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.291 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Cliff Melton 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.