Dave Matranga vs. Jim Smith — Career Comparison

On the career numbers, Jim Smith posted the stronger offensive profile against Dave Matranga. Jim Smith posted stronger numbers in OPS (1.167 vs .833) and on-base percentage (.500 vs .167). Dave Matranga had the advantage in home run production (1 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Jim Smith had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.