John Russ vs. Roy Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Russ posted a stronger line than Roy Smith. John Russ posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 5.24) and WHIP (1.333 vs 1.970). By the career numbers, John Russ 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.