Jimmy Key vs. Pete Smith — Career Comparison

The numbers give Jimmy Key a clear advantage over Pete Smith across the core pitching metrics. Jimmy Key led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 151 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 88). Pete Smith held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 90). Jimmy Key was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.