Larry Jaster vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

The numbers give John Smoltz a clear advantage over Larry Jaster across the core pitching metrics. John Smoltz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 85), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 91). Larry Jaster held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 91). John Smoltz was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.