Doug Fister vs. Dan Smith — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Dan Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Fister led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 98), home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 69), and run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 89). Dan Smith held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 81). Role difference aside, Doug Fister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.