Mark Leiter vs. Burch Smith — Career Comparison

Mark Leiter built a career as a starting pitcher and Burch Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Leiter led in run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 69), strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 87). Burch Smith held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Leiter.