John Middleton vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Middleton posted a stronger line than Art Smith. John Middleton posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.36 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.909 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, John Middleton 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.