Jeff Jones vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Smoltz led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 66), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 86), and strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 107). Role difference aside, John Smoltz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.