Jim Peterson vs. Dark Night Smith — Career Comparison

Dark Night Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Peterson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Peterson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.27 and WHIP 1.665 compared to 7.34 and 1.924 for Dark Night Smith. By the career numbers, Jim Peterson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.