Bob Darnell vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

Art Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Darnell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Darnell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.87 and WHIP 1.468 compared to 11.57 and 3.000 for Art Smith. By the career numbers, Bob Darnell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.