Bill Prough vs. Willie Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bill Prough and Willie Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bill Prough posted stronger numbers in ERA (6 vs 6.31) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.35). Willie Smith had the advantage in WHIP (2.026 vs 2.667). By the career numbers, Bill Prough 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.