Teddy Higuera vs. Dave Smith — Career Comparison

Teddy Higuera 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. Teddy Higuera led in strikeout rate (K%+ 128 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 104), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 100). Dave Smith held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 198 vs 118). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Teddy Higuera.