Scott McGregor vs. Burch Smith — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor 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. Scott McGregor led in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 69), walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 124), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 87). Burch Smith held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 71). Role difference aside, Scott McGregor holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.