Scott Sauerbeck vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Sauerbeck 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 73), strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 121), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 107). Scott Sauerbeck held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 155 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Smoltz.