Porfi Altamirano vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Porfi Altamirano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Smoltz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 96), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 86). Porfi Altamirano held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 91). Role difference aside, John Smoltz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.