Paul Hartzell vs. Dave Smith — Career Comparison

Paul Hartzell 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. Dave Smith led in home run suppression (HR9+ 198 vs 145), strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 67), and run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 109). Paul Hartzell held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Smith.