Xavier Hernandez vs. Caleb Smith — Career Comparison

Caleb Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Xavier Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Caleb Smith led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 103), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 85), and home run suppression (HR9+ 74 vs 73). Xavier Hernandez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 75). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Caleb Smith.