Al Santorini vs. Dave Smith — Career Comparison

Al Santorini built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Smith led in run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 198 vs 162), and strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 85). Al Santorini held the edge in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 104). Role difference aside, Dave Smith holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.