Unknown Smith vs. Slim Vaughan — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Slim Vaughan posted a stronger line than Unknown Smith. Slim Vaughan posted stronger numbers in ERA (8.02 vs 18.9) and WHIP (1.960 vs 3.600). By the career numbers, Slim Vaughan 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.