Steve Peek vs. Willie Smith — Career Comparison

Steve Peek built a career as a starting pitcher and Willie Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Peek posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.06 and WHIP 1.550 compared to 6.31 and 2.026 for Willie Smith. By the career numbers, Steve Peek had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.