David Huff vs. Jordan Smith — Career Comparison

David Huff built a career as a starting pitcher and Jordan Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jordan Smith posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.94 and WHIP 1.581 compared to 5.17 and 1.528 for David Huff. By the career numbers, Jordan Smith had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.