Delvin James vs. Josh Smoker — Career Comparison

Delvin James built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Smoker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Smoker posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.35 and WHIP 1.797 compared to 6.55 and 1.631 for Delvin James. By the career numbers, Josh Smoker had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.