Allan Simpson vs. Dode Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Allan Simpson and Dode Smith are fairly close on the surface numbers. Dode Smith had the edge in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.92). 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.