Royce Ring vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Royce Ring and Al Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Royce Ring posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.29 vs 9) and WHIP (1.662 vs 3.000). Al Smith had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.66). By the career numbers, Royce Ring 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.