Emmett Hopkins vs. Chick Smith — Career Comparison

Emmett Hopkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Chick Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chick Smith posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.57 and WHIP 1.472 compared to 10.05 and 2.093 for Emmett Hopkins. By the career numbers, Chick Smith had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.