Mark Leiter vs. Drew Smith — Career Comparison

Mark Leiter 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. Mark Leiter led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 101), home run suppression (HR9+ 80 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 91). Drew Smith held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 132 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Leiter.