Tony Mullane vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

Unknown Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Tony Mullane as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tony Mullane posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.05 and WHIP 1.237 compared to 18.9 and 3.600 for Unknown Smith. By the career numbers, Tony Mullane had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.