Ed Halicki vs. Dave Smith — Career Comparison

Ed Halicki built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Halicki led in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 104). Dave Smith held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 198 vs 125). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ed Halicki.