Lew Krausse Jr. vs. Drew Smith — Career Comparison

Lew Krausse Jr. built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Smith led in run prevention (ERA+ 132 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 77 vs 72). Lew Krausse Jr. held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 101). Role difference aside, Drew Smith holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.