Elmer Ponder vs. Sherry Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Elmer Ponder posted a stronger line than Sherry Smith. Elmer Ponder posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.21 vs 3.32) and WHIP (1.233 vs 1.303). By the career numbers, Elmer Ponder 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.