Harold Hairston vs. Josh Smith — Career Comparison

Harold Hairston built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Harold Hairston posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.42 and WHIP 1.390 compared to 6.91 and 1.884 for Josh Smith. By the career numbers, Harold Hairston had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.