Nellie Pott vs. Willie Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Willie Smith posted a stronger line than Nellie Pott. Willie Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.31 vs 31.5) and WHIP (2.026 vs 4.500). By the career numbers, Willie Smith 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.