Tim Keefe vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Keefe as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Keefe posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.63 and WHIP 1.123 compared to 3.33 and 1.200 for John Smoltz. By the career numbers, Tim Keefe had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.