Demarcus Evans vs. Dar Smith — Career Comparison

Dar Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Demarcus Evans as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dar Smith posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.05 and WHIP 1.350 compared to 4.75 and 1.418 for Demarcus Evans. By the career numbers, Dar Smith had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.