Kevin Frederick vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

Art Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Frederick as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin Frederick posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.59 and WHIP 1.785 compared to 11.57 and 3.000 for Art Smith. By the career numbers, Kevin Frederick had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.