T. R. Bryden vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

Art Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and T. R. Bryden as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. T. R. Bryden posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.55 and WHIP 1.718 compared to 11.57 and 3.000 for Art Smith. By the career numbers, T. R. Bryden had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.