Trevor Megill vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Trevor Megill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trevor Megill led in home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 106), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 107), and run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 106). John Smoltz held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 119). Role difference aside, Trevor Megill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.