Jose Arredondo vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Arredondo 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 113), walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 104). Jose Arredondo held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 141 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Smoltz.