Mike Bertotti vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

Art Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Bertotti as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Bertotti posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.63 and WHIP 2.087 compared to 11.57 and 3.000 for Art Smith. By the career numbers, Mike Bertotti had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.