J. R. Graham vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

Art Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and J. R. Graham as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. J. R. Graham posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.1 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 11.57 and 3.000 for Art Smith. By the career numbers, J. R. Graham had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.