Albert Merriwether vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Albert Merriwether posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Albert Merriwether posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.357 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Albert Merriwether 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.