Carlos Guevara vs. Drew Smyly — Career Comparison

Drew Smyly built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Guevara as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Smyly posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.2 and WHIP 1.303 compared to 5.84 and 1.946 for Carlos Guevara. By the career numbers, Drew Smyly had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.