Brian Schmack vs. Chris Short — Career Comparison

Chris Short built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Schmack as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Short posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.43 and WHIP 1.331 compared to 3.46 and 1.385 for Brian Schmack. By the career numbers, Chris Short had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.