Square Moore vs. Lee Smith — Career Comparison

Square Moore built a career as a starting pitcher and Lee Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lee Smith posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.03 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 4.48 and 1.405 for Square Moore. By the career numbers, Lee Smith had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.