Robert Griffin vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Robert Griffin built a career as a starting pitcher and R. Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robert Griffin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.25 and WHIP 2.333 compared to 9 and 1.800 for R. Smith. By the career numbers, Robert Griffin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.