Mike Kilkenny vs. Dave Smith — Career Comparison

Mike Kilkenny built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Smith led in home run suppression (HR9+ 198 vs 114), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 90), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 78). Mike Kilkenny held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 122 vs 89). Role difference aside, Dave Smith holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.