Buck Farmer vs. Mike Smithson — Career Comparison

Mike Smithson built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Smithson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 88), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 87 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 84 vs 76). Buck Farmer held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 78 vs 71). Role difference aside, Mike Smithson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.