Garland Shifflett vs. Dode Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dode Smith posted a stronger line than Garland Shifflett. Dode Smith posted stronger numbers in ERA (6 vs 6.31) and WHIP (1.667 vs 1.753). By the career numbers, Dode 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.