John Michaels vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Michaels posted a stronger line than Art Smith. John Michaels posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.13 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.587 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, John Michaels 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.