Dennis Moeller vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison

Dennis Moeller built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dennis Moeller posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.39 and WHIP 2.068 compared to 9 and 3.000 for Al Smith. By the career numbers, Dennis Moeller had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.