R. Smith vs. John Ward — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Ward posted a stronger line than R. Smith. John Ward posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 9) and WHIP (1.375 vs 1.800). By the career numbers, John Ward 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.