Sheldon Burnside vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

Art Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Sheldon Burnside as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sheldon Burnside posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6 and WHIP 1.700 compared to 11.57 and 3.000 for Art Smith. By the career numbers, Sheldon Burnside had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.