Art Smith vs. Russ Van Atta — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Russ Van Atta posted a stronger line than Art Smith. Russ Van Atta posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.6 vs 11.57) and WHIP (1.693 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Russ Van Atta 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.