Andrew Messenger vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Andrew Messenger posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Andrew Messenger posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.32 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.680 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Andrew Messenger 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.