Lem Hunter vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

Art Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Lem Hunter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lem Hunter posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.42 and WHIP 1.895 compared to 11.57 and 3.000 for Art Smith. By the career numbers, Lem Hunter had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.