Erik Johnson vs. Brian Schmack — Career Comparison

Erik Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Schmack as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Schmack posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.46 and WHIP 1.385 compared to 5.28 and 1.632 for Erik Johnson. By the career numbers, Brian Schmack had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.