Paul Assenmacher vs. Steve Smyth — Career Comparison

Steve Smyth built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Assenmacher as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Assenmacher posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.53 and WHIP 1.414 compared to 9.35 and 1.692 for Steve Smyth. By the career numbers, Paul Assenmacher had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.