Manny Sarmiento vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Sarmiento as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Manny Sarmiento led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 91), run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 106), and home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 106). John Smoltz held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Manny Sarmiento.