Emerson Griffin vs. Chick Smith — Career Comparison

Emerson Griffin 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. Emerson Griffin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 0.923 compared to 3.57 and 1.472 for Chick Smith. By the career numbers, Emerson Griffin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.