Bill Foxen vs. Chick Smith — Career Comparison

Bill Foxen built a career as a starting pitcher and Chick Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Foxen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.56 and WHIP 1.296 compared to 3.57 and 1.472 for Chick Smith. By the career numbers, Bill Foxen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.