Doug Brocail vs. Mike Smithson — Career Comparison

Mike Smithson built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Brocail as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Brocail led in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 84), home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 71), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 87). Mike Smithson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 116). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Brocail.