Herman Purcell vs. Ed Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Smith posted a stronger line than Herman Purcell. Ed Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.72 vs 6.75) and WHIP (1.332 vs 2.250). By the career numbers, Ed 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.