Arnie Munoz vs. Art Smith — Career Comparison

Art Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Arnie Munoz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Arnie Munoz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9.15 and WHIP 2.390 compared to 11.57 and 3.000 for Art Smith. By the career numbers, Arnie Munoz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.