Tom Murphy vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Murphy posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Tom Murphy posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.78 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.379 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Tom Murphy 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.