Nathan Eovaldi vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

The numbers give John Smoltz a clear advantage over Nathan Eovaldi across the core pitching metrics. John Smoltz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 95), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 101). Nathan Eovaldi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 91). John Smoltz was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.