Carlos Almanzar vs. Travis Smith — Career Comparison

Travis Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Almanzar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carlos Almanzar posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.82 and WHIP 1.448 compared to 6.53 and 1.621 for Travis Smith. By the career numbers, Carlos Almanzar had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.