Ricardo Rincon vs. Pete Smith — Career Comparison

Pete Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Ricardo Rincon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ricardo Rincon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.59 and WHIP 1.391 compared to 6.75 and 1.500 for Pete Smith. By the career numbers, Ricardo Rincon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.