Steve Foucault vs. Pete Smith — Career Comparison

Pete 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 80), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 83), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 87). Role difference aside, Steve Foucault holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.