Steve Foucault vs. Caleb Smith — Career Comparison

Caleb Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Foucault as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Foucault led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 74), walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 75), and run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 91). Caleb Smith held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 94). Role difference aside, Steve Foucault holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.