John Milligan vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Milligan posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. John Milligan posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.17 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.783 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, John Milligan 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.