Don Carman vs. Chris Smith — Career Comparison

Don Carman 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. Don Carman led in home run suppression (HR9+ 77 vs 45), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 87 vs 63), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 73). Chris Smith held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 90). Role difference aside, Don Carman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.