Richard Cannon vs. Chris Smith — Career Comparison

Richard Cannon built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Smith posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.41 and WHIP 1.351 compared to 7.34 and 1.911 for Richard Cannon. By the career numbers, Chris Smith had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.