Jake Mooty vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison

Jake Mooty 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. Jake Mooty posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.03 and WHIP 1.448 compared to 9 and 3.000 for Al Smith. By the career numbers, Jake Mooty had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.