Jose Santiago vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Santiago as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Smoltz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 102). Jose Santiago held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Smoltz.