Hooks Iott vs. R. Smith — Career Comparison

Hooks Iott built a career as a starting pitcher and R. Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hooks Iott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.05 and WHIP 1.849 compared to 9 and 1.800 for R. Smith. By the career numbers, Hooks Iott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.