Art Quirk vs. Unknown Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Art Quirk posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Art Quirk posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.21 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.779 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Art Quirk 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.