Balor Moore vs. Drew Smith — Career Comparison

Balor Moore 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. Balor Moore led in strikeout rate (K%+ 122 vs 108), home run suppression (HR9+ 82 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 91). Drew Smith held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 132 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Balor Moore.