Lou Knerr vs. Rex Smith — Career Comparison

Lou Knerr built a career as a starting pitcher and Rex Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lou Knerr posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.04 and WHIP 1.667 compared to 5.5 and 2.111 for Rex Smith. By the career numbers, Lou Knerr had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.