Camilo Doval vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Camilo Doval as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Camilo Doval led in home run suppression (HR9+ 195 vs 106), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 128 vs 107), and run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 106). John Smoltz held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Camilo Doval.